No_4_August_and_September__1939 — Page 49

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4·7%

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5:02

5:02

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1-64"

Hong Kong Builder

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25/8"

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the surrounding country-side, which in the case of a country grand stand is one of the designer's first preoc- cupations. Also for all stands or pavilions glare must be avoided, and here again the dull textured surface and soft shades in the finish of Asbestos-cement solve the problem.

The Grand Stand at Brighton Racecourse. Comparison with the older stand seen in the background emphasises the greater protection, comfort, and vision area made possible by the use of modern structural materials. Below are details of the con- struction of the fascia front, and the method of fixing to the framework

A

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4**/4" hookbolto fixing 6

-2-11/2"

#4

-24"

2-3

E

TOP FRONT PANEL

BACK PANEL

B

E

B

Radius of 6-8%

to front face

OA

상

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-113/4"- CAPPING A

SECTION A.A.

BOTTOM CAPPING D

BOTTOM FRONT

PANEL C

C.Ls. of 56 holes

5 holes are required under each C.L.

see SECTION A.A.

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5-1134" Length

8:0"

8:0"

Length

Length

5-834*

69-114"

301;+

10-1 Approx.

Length

10:7"Appro

PLAN OF ASBESTOS-CEMENT FASCIA

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(From "Building")