Author: Kiddy, M G
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Kiddy, M G
The Structural Engineer, Volume 6, Issue 1, 1928
We have seen that in practical reinforced concrete columns the load is very often eccentric-in outside columns it is nearly always eccentric-and that , although the calculation of the amount of eccentricity is often a question involving complicated considerations if we aim at a very high degree of accuracy, the bending moments can be obtained with ease by means of an approximate diagram. Ewart S. Andrews, B.Sc., M.Inst.C.E., M.I.Struct.E
THE CHAIRMAN, in calling on Mr. McCarthy for his paper, said that it was on one of the most interesting subjects to the structural engineer. Before it was possible to put up a sound structure there must be sound foundations, and he was sure Mr. McCarthy could enlighten them a good deal on the subject of piling. He said they were all very much indebted for Mr. McCarthy’s lecture and the extremely interesting slides and films that had been shown them. He saw a number of members and visitors present who he was sure knew a great deal more about piling than he did, and he would ask the Past-President, Major Petrie, to open the discussion and propose a vote of thanks. Mr. M. J McCarthy
The extension of hire purchase facilities to customers of retail establishments has been increasing for several years. It now shows such signs of becoming a permanent feature of the life of this country as to have attracted the attention of the economists, who have recently been discussing the possible effects of a large extension of the system.