An Encyclopaedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, & PracticalLongmans, Green, and Company, 1891 - 1443 pages |
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... Cement 532 • 12. Glass . 545 CHAPTER III . USE OF MATERIALS , OR PRACTICAL BUILDING . SECT . 1. Foundations and Drains Sewerage Drainage " 5 ** • 512 .513 . 515 .517 • . 548 . 551 553 Cements . 10. Smithery and Ironmongery . 7 ...
... Cement 532 • 12. Glass . 545 CHAPTER III . USE OF MATERIALS , OR PRACTICAL BUILDING . SECT . 1. Foundations and Drains Sewerage Drainage " 5 ** • 512 .513 . 515 .517 • . 548 . 551 553 Cements . 10. Smithery and Ironmongery . 7 ...
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... originally used for architectural purposes is quite unknown , as is that in which cement of. B 2 CHAP I. 3 ORIGIN OF ARCHITECTURE . Different Sorts of Dwellings PAGE 131 152 157 158 162 arising from different Occu- pations.
... originally used for architectural purposes is quite unknown , as is that in which cement of. B 2 CHAP I. 3 ORIGIN OF ARCHITECTURE . Different Sorts of Dwellings PAGE 131 152 157 158 162 arising from different Occu- pations.
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... cement , but in some instances cements of a bituminous nature were employed and in others a mortar composed of lime or plaster and sand , of which it would seem that this second was exceedingly powerful as well as durable . 73. The ...
... cement , but in some instances cements of a bituminous nature were employed and in others a mortar composed of lime or plaster and sand , of which it would seem that this second was exceedingly powerful as well as durable . 73. The ...
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... cement is so increased , that if it be good , and great care be used in not removing the centres till the cement is set , great variety of form in them may be hazarded . If the pleasure - perhaps we may say sensuality - of the eye is ...
... cement is so increased , that if it be good , and great care be used in not removing the centres till the cement is set , great variety of form in them may be hazarded . If the pleasure - perhaps we may say sensuality - of the eye is ...
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... cement , in two ranks of arcades one above the other . 225. It has been conjectured that the causes for not carrying these aqueducts in straight lines were first to avoid excessive height , where low grounds were crossed , and ...
... cement , in two ranks of arcades one above the other . 225. It has been conjectured that the causes for not carrying these aqueducts in straight lines were first to avoid excessive height , where low grounds were crossed , and ...
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