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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