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ngitudinal seam wasalso welded. Brine was caused to enter the cast iron head and flowthrough the tubes, while ammonia surrounded the tubes. It is reported that prior to the accident the welds gave everyappearance of being sound. Under but 15 lbs. pressure, however,the shell separated along the… … inch, or hut M\ of the thickness of the plate, well showing the hazard ofthis type of joint. An accident of the sametype but of very much moreimpressive dimensions, atleast if measured by thecasualty list, occurredAugust 28, 1924 in the base-ment of the South SideGrocery, Des Moines, Iowa.Eleven…
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