A treatise on architecture and building construction (1899)
International Correspondence Schools · Scranton, The Colliery engineer co. · leaf 56
gingoutwards by vertical posts A and A^. In the method shownat the left, the post A is secured in position by mortise andtenon joints C to the horizontal timbers D, D, and arewedged tight by wooden wedges E, E. This kind of bracing 16 PLUMBING AND GAS-FITTING. 45 is not so strong as that which ties… … Fig. 32. the body of the tank to tie in the center of the vertical posts.Iron fish-plates or large washers F must be used to preventthe nuts from cutting into the wood. All the bracing timbersmust run crosswise with the lining boards G. The ends of the tank must be supported by posts and tie-rods,…
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