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7 the rubble mound should,
in the first instance, be lipped.
height.
somewhat in exces
to a
of the
max
num
m settlement.
which may be expected to occur
after the wall had been. founded in the usual manner,
say
to the extent of ten feet or
thereabouts, above the normal level of the foundations indicated on the plan, or to high water of the NB. Monsoon. The top of the
ound, so
deposited, would be
3 feet, finished top level of the Praya- coping.
or thereabouts, below the
8. After being
so formed.
the
Q
the
mound should be allowed
adequate time to settle, prior
to the
masonry being built thereon, for which purpose
are
interval of fully twelve months would, in all probability be
required. This is, however, a
point which
only be determined by local experience,
having regard to the special character of the mud forming
the bottom, its depth, and
nsistency. By the adoption
the
mound
of this course, would always be kept well
in advance of the
-
asonry.
9
Speaking generally
with
BCA