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Rudiments of the art of building : in five sections : general principles of construction, materials used in building, strength of materials, use of materials, working drawings, specifications and estimates (1871)

Dobson, Edward, 1816-1908 · London : Lockwood & Co. · leaf 58

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38 RUDIMENTS OF THE SO that openings shall be over openings, and piers over piers ; if this be not attended to, it is scarcely possible to Fig. 40. … prevent settlements In addition to this, as the pressure on the foundations v^ill be greatest under the piers, it is desirable to connect these with inverted arches, by which means the weight is distributed equally over the whole sur- face of the foundations. 86. All openings in walls for doors,…

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