Annual Report of the Croton Aqueduct DepartmentThe Board, 1859 |
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... rock , until all loose rock was removed , and as far as was deemed necessary , in order to get a foundation impervious to water . Where the rock was found to contain minute seams , the surface was covered with a bed of concrete , ( as ...
... rock , until all loose rock was removed , and as far as was deemed necessary , in order to get a foundation impervious to water . Where the rock was found to contain minute seams , the surface was covered with a bed of concrete , ( as ...
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... rock , which extends over the entire space occupied by the reservoir , and forms the bottom thereof . The concrete has been so used as to prevent the possi- bility of any minute threads of water working through the seams of the rock ...
... rock , which extends over the entire space occupied by the reservoir , and forms the bottom thereof . The concrete has been so used as to prevent the possi- bility of any minute threads of water working through the seams of the rock ...
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... rock does not approach near the surface . When completed , the reservoir will be inclosed by a compact earth embankment , connected everywhere with the rock bottom by the puddle bank , and lined on the whole of the inner face by a heavy ...
... rock does not approach near the surface . When completed , the reservoir will be inclosed by a compact earth embankment , connected everywhere with the rock bottom by the puddle bank , and lined on the whole of the inner face by a heavy ...
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... rock excavation . .S 3,800 cubic yards embankment and filling . For further information in relation to the work , apply to GEORGE S. GREENE , Engineer in charge of the work , at the office , on Fifth avenue , opposite Eighty - sixth ...
... rock excavation . .S 3,800 cubic yards embankment and filling . For further information in relation to the work , apply to GEORGE S. GREENE , Engineer in charge of the work , at the office , on Fifth avenue , opposite Eighty - sixth ...
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... rock which requires blast- ing , and boulders of the content of more than half a cubic yard , and placing the same in spoil bank , according to the specifications , and for all labor therefor cents per cubic yard . ( R. ) For all ...
... rock which requires blast- ing , and boulders of the content of more than half a cubic yard , and placing the same in spoil bank , according to the specifications , and for all labor therefor cents per cubic yard . ( R. ) For all ...
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Annual Report of the Croton Aqueduct Department New York (City) Croton Aqueduct Board Vista completa - 1856 |
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Página 108 - Now, Therefore, the condition of the above obligation is such, that if the said shall well and truly, and in...
Página 76 - To prevent all disputes and litigation, it is further agreed by and between the parties to this contract that said engineer shall, in all cases, determine the amount or the quantity of the several kinds of work which are to be paid for under this contract...
Página 99 - Whenever the contractor is not present on any part of the work where it may be desired to give directions, orders will be given by the Engineer, and shall be received and obeyed by the superintendent or foreman who may have charge of the particular work in reference to which the orders are given.
Página 108 - ... bind ourselves, and each of our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Página 108 - ... then this obligation to be void, or else to remain in full force and virtue of law.
Página 67 - ... no member of the common council head of department, chief of bureau, deputy thereof, or clerk therein, or other officer of the corporation, shall be directly or indirectly interested in any contract, work or business, or the sale...
Página 75 - ... of the first part, for the consideration hereinafter mentioned and contained, and under the penalty expressed in a bond bearing even date with these presents and...
Página 106 - Boston, for or on account of any injuries or damages received or sustained by any party or parties, by or from the said Contractor, his servants or agents...
Página 101 - If such alterations diminish the quantity of work to be done, they shall not constitute a claim for damages, or for anticipated profits on the work that may be dispensed with ; if they increase the amount of work, such increase shall be paid for according to the quantity actually done, and at the price established for such work under this contract...
Página 106 - 23. And the said party of the second part further agrees that he shall not be entitled to demand or receive payment for any portion of the aforesaid work or materials until the same shall be fully completed in the manner set forth in this agreement...