The theory and practice of modern framed structures : designed for the use of schools, and for engineers in professional practice (1897)
Johnson, J. B. (John Butler), 1850-1902, Bryan, C. W. (Charles Walter), 1863-1927, Turneaure, Frederick Eugene, 1886- · New York : J. Wiley & Sons · leaf 527
e stress coming on the ^1°- 434- pipe itself. 467. Relative Cost of Stand-pipes and Elevator Tanks.—When the great saving inthe foundation is taken into account, the elevated steel tank will, in nearly all cases, cost lessthan a stand-pipe of the same efficiency, and it is usually more ornamental,… … ast Iron BlaM 438 MODERN FRAMED STRUCTURES. from the ground is valuable to the city, then an elevated tank should always be built in placeof a stand-pipe. When large quantities of water are to be stored above the height of fiftyfeet, then the elevated tank is more economical for equal quantities,…
