224 APR 29 1919 ! Authors and Collaborators FRED T. HODGSON Architect and Editor Steel Square," "Modern Estimator," etc. H. V. VON HOLST, A.B., S.B. Architect, Chicago FRANK A. BOURNE, S.M. Architect DANA PIERCE, B.A. · Vice-President, Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. EDWARD NICHOLS Architect, Boston, Massachusetts GILBERT TOWNSEND, S.B. With Ross & MacDonald, Montreal FREDERICK E. TURNEAURE, C.E., Dr.Eng. Dean, College of Mechanics and Engineering, University of Wisconsin CHARLES L. HUBBARD, S.B., M.E. Consulting Engineer on Heating, Ventilating, Lighting, and Power GLENN M. HOBBS, Ph.D. Secretary and Educational Director, American School of Correspondence FRANK CHOUTEAU BROWN Architect, Boston ERVIN KENISON, S.B. Associate Professor of Drawing and Descriptive Geometry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Authors and Collaborators-Continued HOWARD P. FAIRFIELD Assistant Professor of Machine Construction, Worcester Polytechnic In stitute F. W. FITZPATRICK Consulting Architect (formerly of U. S. Service) Commissioners and Inspectors, etc. ELIOT N. JONES, A.B., LL.B. Of the Boston Bar EDWARD B. WAITE Formerly Dean and Head, Consulting Department, American Correspondence ALVAH HORTON SABIN, C.E. Lecturer, New York University MORRIS WILLIAMS Writer and Expert on Carpentry and Building ARTHUR BATEMAN Head, Sanitary Department, American School of Correspondence OTIS W. RICHARDSON, LL.B. Of the Boston Bar JAMES C. PLANT Superintendent of Computing Division, Washington, D. C. Office of Supervising Architect, WILLIAM G. SNOW, S.B. Steam Heating Specialist WILLIAM NEUBECKER Instructor, Sheet Metal Department, New York Trade School JESSIE M. SHEPHERD, A.B. Head, Publication Department, American Technical Society Authorities Consulted T HE editors have freely consulted the standard technical literature of America and Europe in the preparation of these volumes. They desire to express their indebtedness particularly to the following eminent authorities whose well-known works should be in the library of everyone connected with building. Grateful acknowledgment is here made also for the invaluable cooperation of the foremost architects, engineers, and builders in making these volumes thoroughly representative of the very best and latest practice in the design and construction of buildings; also for valuable drawings and data, suggestions, criticisms, and other courtesies. J. B. JOHNSON, C.E. Formerly Dean, College of Mechanics and Engineering, University of Wis consin Author of "Engineering Contracts and Specifications," "Materials of Con struction"; Joint Author of “Theory and Practice in the Designing of Modern Framed Structures" JOHN CASSAN WAIT, M.C.E., LL.B. Counselor-at-Law and Consulting Engineer ; Formerly Assistant Professor of Engineering at Harvard University T. M. CLARK Fellow of the American Institute of Architects the Law" FRANK E. KIDDER, C.E., Ph.D. Consulting Architect and Structural Engineer; Fellow of the American In stitute of Architects Author of "Architects' and Builders' Pocket Book,” “Building Construction and Superintendence ; Part I, Masons' Work; Part II, Carpenters' Work ; Part III, Trussed Roofs and Roof Trusses," "Churches and Chapels” N. CLIFFORD RICKER, D.Arch. Emeritus Professor of Architecture, University of Illinois W. R. WARE Formerly Professor of Architecture, Columbia University CLARENCE A. MARTIN Professor of Architecture, Cornell University FRANK N. SNYDER Architect CHARLES H. SNOW Author of "The Principal Species of Wood, Their Characteristic Properties" OWEN B. MAGINNIS Author of "How to Frame a House, or House and Roof Framing" HALBERT P. GILLETTE, C.E. Author of "Handbook of Cost Data for Contractors and Engineers” OLIVER COLEMAN Author of "Successful Houses" CHAS. E. GREENE, A.M., C.E. Formerly Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Michigan LOUIS de C. BERG Author of “Safe Building" FRANK R. WALKER Author of “The Building Estimator's Reference Book” IRA O. BAKER Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Illinois GEORGE P. MERRILL Author of "Stones for Building and Decoration" FREDERICK W. TAYLOR, M.E., and SANFORD E. THOMPSON, S.B., C.E. Joint Authors of “A Treatise on Concrete, Plain and Reinforced” |