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... natural cements ... 16. Requirements for fineness of Portland cements . 17. Strength of cements of different fineness ... PAGE 27 27 34 37 38 38 39 54 60 68 69 86 86 99 100 101 102 102 . 102 103 104 105 106 . 107 110 111 18. Strength of ...
... natural cements ... 16. Requirements for fineness of Portland cements . 17. Strength of cements of different fineness ... PAGE 27 27 34 37 38 38 39 54 60 68 69 86 86 99 100 101 102 102 . 102 103 104 105 106 . 107 110 111 18. Strength of ...
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... natural asphalt in southern California had been known for a long time prior to 1870 . New Orleans . New Orleans constructed her first pavements of cobblestones in 1817 , when the population of the city was about 41,000 . Previous to ...
... natural asphalt in southern California had been known for a long time prior to 1870 . New Orleans . New Orleans constructed her first pavements of cobblestones in 1817 , when the population of the city was about 41,000 . Previous to ...
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... natural form . According to some authorities the ferro- magnesian minerals came next , followed by the feldspars , and lastly by the quartz flowing in , filling all the interstices , making a com- plete and solid rock . Occasionally ...
... natural form . According to some authorities the ferro- magnesian minerals came next , followed by the feldspars , and lastly by the quartz flowing in , filling all the interstices , making a com- plete and solid rock . Occasionally ...
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... natural exposure there is at least one system of vertical joints , but they are rarely so numerous as to prevent the occurrence of the stone in large dimensions . It is a granular stone , and both the grains and uniting cement are ...
... natural exposure there is at least one system of vertical joints , but they are rarely so numerous as to prevent the occurrence of the stone in large dimensions . It is a granular stone , and both the grains and uniting cement are ...
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... Natural Bridge , N. Y. * .. Vernon , N. J Columbus , Ohio .. Lannon , Wis ... 95.30 1.25 3.62 0.24 0.24 22.43 29.48 47.73 52.45 43.25 1.34 2.28 5.45+ 0.35 93.21 4.70 1.74 95.10 1.12 1.00 2.78 52.29 42.27 1.68 3.96 Calumet Co. , Wis ...
... Natural Bridge , N. Y. * .. Vernon , N. J Columbus , Ohio .. Lannon , Wis ... 95.30 1.25 3.62 0.24 0.24 22.43 29.48 47.73 52.45 43.25 1.34 2.28 5.45+ 0.35 93.21 4.70 1.74 95.10 1.12 1.00 2.78 52.29 42.27 1.68 3.96 Calumet Co. , Wis ...
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Page 402 - All loss or damage arising out of the nature of the work to be done under this agreement, or from any unforeseen obstructions or difficulties which may be encountered in the prosecution of the same...
Page 412 - ... authorities, and •whenever required by them to do so, and in such manner as they may prescribe. In the case of neglect of any corpo-ration to make these pavements or repairs after the expiration of thirty days' notice to do so, the local authorities may make same at the expense of such corporation." The street-car companies, however, have not always lived up to this requirement, and it was stated in a paper read before the American Society of Civil Engineers in December, 1896, that bills aggregating...
Page 412 - Every street surface railroad corporation so long as it shall continue to use any of its tracks in any street, avenue or public place in any city or village shall have and keep in permanent repair that portion of such street, avenue or public place between its tracks, the rails of its tracks, and two feet in width outside of its tracks, under the supervision of the proper local authorities, and whenever required by them to do so, and in such manner as they may prescribe. In case of the neglect of...