Chapter XCVII: Section 8: Bed-Plates, Foundations and Framing of Machines

(_See also p. 22._)

=1968. Shrunk ring fastening= for segments of wheels, bed-plates and framing. A wrought-iron ring is shrunk over two lugs cast on the adjoining pieces of the frame, &c.

=1969. Foundation for gas engine= on a fire-proof floor, with several layers of felt between to diminish vibration and noise.

=1970. Box bed-plate,= sometimes used as a tank, air reservoir, surface condenser, &c.

=1971. Standard type= of stand for a light machine.

=1972. Box-bed, frame or plinth,= constructed of flat castings joined by grooves and fillets and long bolts or rivets.

=Columns, handrailing,= and other parts of machine framings are used
as air-vessels, drain-pipes, and for enclosing working rods and parts
of machines.