Chapter XII: 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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