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84 per ton for the substructure , and stone weighing less than 8 tons . The $ 3 . 10
per ton for the superstructure . The contractors agreed to furnish , and to put
granite is , however , of a better quality in , the rock of the substructure , for than
that ...
84 per ton for the substructure , and stone weighing less than 8 tons . The $ 3 . 10
per ton for the superstructure . The contractors agreed to furnish , and to put
granite is , however , of a better quality in , the rock of the substructure , for than
that ...
Page 45
If it does not rest quite level or is a trifle too high or low , it is raised again , and the
smaller stones of its bed are re ... of a meas - uring pole lowered from above as
each stone is placed , the upper surface of a tier is kept level and regular .
If it does not rest quite level or is a trifle too high or low , it is raised again , and the
smaller stones of its bed are re ... of a meas - uring pole lowered from above as
each stone is placed , the upper surface of a tier is kept level and regular .
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structure are built up , a compact filling of stones of all sizes is placed in between
them . The top of the superstructure will be finished off with stones of extra large
size ; and , finally , a concrete monolith , 40 feet square and 20 feet high , will be ...
structure are built up , a compact filling of stones of all sizes is placed in between
them . The top of the superstructure will be finished off with stones of extra large
size ; and , finally , a concrete monolith , 40 feet square and 20 feet high , will be ...
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The embankments of the and sometimes containing an admixtcanal are for the
most part in low ground ; ure of clay , lay at a depth of 26 to and the slopes are
protected by stone , 33 feet below the surface ; and the bed pitching from 612 feet
...
The embankments of the and sometimes containing an admixtcanal are for the
most part in low ground ; ure of clay , lay at a depth of 26 to and the slopes are
protected by stone , 33 feet below the surface ; and the bed pitching from 612 feet
...
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My grandpa laid a foundation - stone on Monday ! " From the Cynic Contented
wedded pairs too blind To see their paths are hard and stony , Are all decoy
ducks , bear in mind , That Cunid takes to lure mankind Into the snare of
matrimony .
My grandpa laid a foundation - stone on Monday ! " From the Cynic Contented
wedded pairs too blind To see their paths are hard and stony , Are all decoy
ducks , bear in mind , That Cunid takes to lure mankind Into the snare of
matrimony .
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