Journal of the Association of Engineering Societies (1881)
Association of Engineering Societies (U.S.) · New York, [etc.] Board of Managers · leaf 149
is driveway is subject to the usual jarring and pounding wear of a roadway. Heavy loads of flour are taken over it daily, and 4-horse loads of machinery have been hauled over it re- peatedly. It is in as good shape to-day as the week it was built. A specimen of our floor was tested by Professor… … Raxsome Floor. Edison Illuminating Co/s Power Plant, Paterson, N. J. There was no side support. The specimen was 21 days old when tested. Imbedded at the bottom of the slab, and 6 inches apart on centers, were pieces of f-inch square twisted steel. The slab was designed for a load of 500 pounds per…
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