Journal of the Association of Engineering Societies (1881)
Association of Engineering Societies (U.S.) · New York, [etc.] Board of Managers · leaf 189
by a :J-inch galavanized wire strand, which passes around each fascine, and also the longitudinal cables which are the mainstays of the mat. The weaving strand and bottom cables are clamped together at frequent intervals by staples driven into the large willows. As the matways become filled and the… … Mat Weaving. Showing construction of mat and the mat batges. of about 16 feet, and are securely fastened in place. These poles perform the double function of strengthening the mat and prevent- ing the loose rock ballast from rolling off. The channel edge of the mat is further strengthened with a…
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