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The fire-trap modern "Skyscraper."
A thorough dis cussion of the inadequacy of so-called fireproofing, as applied to modern tall buildings, and a proposed plan for rendering them really fireproof. Gives an account of tests of the crushing strength of stone columns of a stated construction, and believes they may be practically and advantageously substituted for steel in tall structures. (3400 w.)
The fire-trap modern "Skyscraper."
A thorough dis cussion of the inadequacy of so-called fireproofing, as applied to modern tall buildings, and a proposed plan for rendering them really fireproof. Gives an account of tests of the crushing strength of stone columns of a stated construction, and believes they may be practically and advantageously substituted for steel in tall structures. (3400 w.)
The fire-trap modern "Skyscraper."
Stone
Sooysmith, William (author)
1895
Article (Journal)
English
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