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)
durability and security against fire, to make the pailitions of solid walling ; but this is not always practicable, and, in the erection of dwell- ing houses, they are for tlie most part made ot timber. The principles to be kept in view in the construction of framed timber partitions are very… … main carcase of the building, and be quite independent of the flooi-s, which should not support, but should be sup- ported by them.
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