10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PLINTH»
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plinth in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
plinth and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Geotechnical Engineering of Dams
15.3 CONCRETE FACE 15.3.1 Plinth The principal purpose of the plinth (or "toe-
slab") is to provide a "watertight" connection between the face slab and the dam
foundation. The plinth is usually founded on strong, non erodible rock which is ...
Robin Fell, Patrick MacGregor, David Stapledon, 2005
2
New Developments in Dam Engineering: Proceedings of the 4th ...
In alternative 1 a sealing element from the plinth surface to the dam upstream
face can be extended to a higher level if tensile stress exists in the lower portion
of the dam facing concrete, while in alternative 2 the sealing element is
embedded ...
Martin Wieland, Qingwen Ren, John S.Y. Tan, 2004
3
Constructing Architecture: Materials, Processes, Structures, ...
55: The plinth as a platform to prepare the site Greek temple, c. 500 BC Fig. 57:
Substructure and superstructure as structurally independent constructions with
the same use (residential) Philip Johnson: Wiley House, New Canaan (USA),
1953 ...
4
Buddhist Sculpture of Northern Thailand
3.4.2 BASE: PLINTH AND PEDESTAL A Northern Buddha image almost always
has a base, composed of a plinth and a pedestal. The plinth, on which the figure
directly rests, is often an integral part of the statue, and this plinth may in turn sit ...
5
More Small Astronomical Observatories
A key consideration in the plinth design was the interface between the plinth and
the Meade Superwedge which tilts the Schmidt-Cassegrain fork so the telescope
is equatorially mounted. The base of the Meade Superwedge is designed to ...
6
Porches, Decks and Outbuildings
It's common to find both plinth and column base rotted (photo A). Occasionally, a
portion of the column itself has rotted. In photo B. decking under the column has
been replaced, and Cole is raising the column and railing off the block to the right
...
7
The Stones of Venice: The fall
Chief decorated narrow plinth, St. Mark's. 11. Plinth of door, Campo St.
Margherita. 12. Plinth of tomb of Doge Vital Falier. 13. Lower plinth, Fondaco de'
Turchi, and Terraced House. 14. Running plinth of Corte del Remer. 15. Highest
plinth at ...
8
Beyond Failure: Forensic Case Studies for Civil Engineers
reinforced plinth, which was positioned on a shallow reinforced spread footing.
Shortly after construction was completed, in the spring and summer of 1955, the
Schoharie Creek Bridge pier plinths began to form vertical cracks. The cracks ...
9
The Stones of Venice,Volume III the Fall
Chief decorated narrow plinth, St. Mark's. 11. Plinth of door, Campo St.
Margherita. 12. Plinth of tomb of Doge Vital Falier. 13. Lower plinth, Fondaco de'
Turchi, and Terraced House. 14. Running plinth of Corte del Remer. 15. Highest
plinth at ...
10
The Stones of Venice -: The Fall
Chief decorated narrow plinth, St. Mark's. 11. Plinth of door, Campo St.
Margherita. 12. Plinth of tomb of Doge Vital Falier. 13. Lower plinth, Fondaco de'
Turchi, and Terraced House. 14. Running plinth of Corte del Remer. 15. Highest
plinth at ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PLINTH»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
plinth is used in the context of the following news items.
Alice Anderson's 'Memory Movement Memory Objects': Everyday …
Each object is bound in copper and spotlit on a plinth, surrounded by darkness. Each is illuminated, both quiet and sacred. There is a holy air. «The Independent, Jul 15»
Samsung emits mobe charging monitor. For your 'active lifestyle'
Samsung's latest SE370 monitor will have a wireless charging pad built into its plinth. This aims to de-clutter office drones' desks, or at least ... «The Register, Jul 15»
Neon signs being refurbished under city program
It is a post-WWII streamline design and originally rose from a brick plinth situated in a small reflecting pool, according to the Tucson Historic ... «Arizona Daily Star, Jul 15»
AAG approaches Kasukuwere accusing Byo deputy mayor of …
... selling price of $130,000 for the established of town houses with a building condition of a plinth area of 2,000 metres” reads part of the report. «New Zimbabwe.com, Jul 15»
Sea wall along coastal road could lead to more floods in Mumbai …
Besides, the Development Control Regulations (DCR) stipulate certain things such as distance of a building from a nullah and plinth height. «Mid-Day, Jul 15»
`Jagamohan added later to Puri shrine` | Bhubaneswar NYOOOZ
There is no doubt that the structure (about 108 ft from the plinth to the top, about 120 ft from outside) was not part of the original temple. «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
CAG finds gaping holes in construction of toilets under Nirmal Bharat
... to substandard work and lack of super structure, roof or door over the plinth level, making the entire expenditure "wasteful", the report states. «Times of India, Jul 15»
Kudos: visual arts dominate this week's winners
Seidler added: 'The traditional form of 'sculpture on a plinth' was not one we warmed to this year as judges. We felt that sculpture has moved on ... «ArtsHub, Jul 15»
Residential Community Wrapped in a Living Wall
The latter will be located on a big floating plinth wrapped in vegetation. On top of this there will also be a number of luxury villas and trees. «Jetson Green, Jul 15»
Case Study: Industrial company gives Powerhouse Museum modern …
The fitout at the Powerhouse Museum has a plinth at ground level for aesthetic reasons. However, legs can be integrated for the tubular ... «Ferret, Jul 15»
