Chapter XVI: Section I: On the Equality and Distribution of Forces--Section

II. Resistance of Timber--Section III. Construction of
Floors--Section IV. Construction of Roofs--Section V.
Construction of Domes and Cupolas--Section VI. Construction
of Partitions--Section VII. Scaffolds, Staging, and
Gantries--Section VIII. Construction of Centres for
Bridges--Section IX. Coffer-dams, Shoring, and Strutting--Section
X. Wooden Bridges and Viaducts--Section XI. Joints, Straps, and
other Fastenings--Section XII. Timber.

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