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 64
for durability and securityagainst fire, to make the partitions of solid w^alling ; batthis is not always practicable, and, in the erection of dwellinghouses, they are for the most part made of timber. The principles to be kept in view in the construction offramed timber partitions are very simple.… … carcase of the building, and be quite independent of the floors,which should not support, but should be supported by them. 60 RUDIMENTS OF THE Where a partition extends througli two or more stories ofa building, it should be as much as possible a continuouspiece of franiing, with strong sills at…
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