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The science of designing and building structures for habitation.
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weld
Architecture; Bridges
To unit two pieces of metal by heating the ends until they become soft and then hammering them together. The part of the piece thus united.
welded heads
Architecture; Bridges
Heads first worked into the desired shape and then welded on the bars.
well
Architecture; Bridges
A vertical opening or shaft in a crib or caisson for removing materials or for the passage of workmen.
welt
Architecture; Bridges
A joint in which the ends of the pieces are square and press against each other.
wet blow-out
Architecture; Bridges
A process of blowing material from the working chamber of a caisson by wetting it, and placing it at the mouth of the discharge pipe.
wet suction
Architecture; Bridges
A process of discharging material from the working chamber of a caisson by wetting it and placing it at the mouth of a discharge pipe through which it is blown by the pressure of ...
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