Radford's cyclopedia of construction; carpentry, building and architecture. Based on the practical experience of a large staff of experts in actual constrcution work (1909)
Johnson, Alfred Sidney, 1860-, Radford, William A., 1865- · Chicago Radford Architectural Co · leaf 42
shocks, twists, strains, and vibrations, rendering the high-est buildings proof against the forces of the heaviestwinds and storms. CEMENT CONSTRUCTION 23 The partitions between the rooms and hallways eanbe built of brick, making the structure thoroughly fire-proof; and they may be supplied with… … Fig. 18. Wall Built between Cross-Beams. houses, at about the same cost as that of an ordinarywell-built brick building, and a good substantial struc-ture is assured, making it as safe to live in as any framehouse or building during an earthquake or cyclone. PILE FOUNDATIONS Figs. 19 and 20 show…
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