Rudiments of the art of building : represented in five sections [...] for the use of architects, builders, draghtsmen, machinists, engineers and mechanics (1853)
Bullock, John · New York : Stringer & Townsend · leaf 63
gitudinal tie, and has allthe advantages, with none of the disadvantages, of bondtimbers. 99. Distribution of the Load,—It is always advisable,when a heavy load has to be supported on a few points, asin the case of a larger floor resting on girders, to bring theweight as nearly as possible on the… … 100. It is of importance in designing buildings to arrangethe apertures for doors, windows, &e., in tlie different floors,so that openings shall be over openings, and piers over piers ;if this be not attended to, it is scarcely possible to preventsettlements. In addition to this, as the…
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