Papers Upon the Supply of Water to TownsE. & F.N. Spon, 1865 - 53 pages |
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... clay soils , or impervious formation , the greatest part of the rain would generally be directly conveyed away by surface streams . The contour of a country , in a measure , affects the rate of absorption , as the rainfall on mountains ...
... clay soils , or impervious formation , the greatest part of the rain would generally be directly conveyed away by surface streams . The contour of a country , in a measure , affects the rate of absorption , as the rainfall on mountains ...
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... clay , oolites , & c . The Loddon carries away 118 of the rainfall from a greensand district . The Nene , at Peterborough , draining a district of oolites , Oxford clay , and lias , carries away .081 of the rainfall . The Wandle , below ...
... clay , oolites , & c . The Loddon carries away 118 of the rainfall from a greensand district . The Nene , at Peterborough , draining a district of oolites , Oxford clay , and lias , carries away .081 of the rainfall . The Wandle , below ...
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... clay . Fine sand . Coarse sand - size of linseed . Fine gravel . Pebbles - 1 in . diameter . Angular stones - size of an egg . The way in which the particles of sand are transported by a river are interesting , and the examination of a ...
... clay . Fine sand . Coarse sand - size of linseed . Fine gravel . Pebbles - 1 in . diameter . Angular stones - size of an egg . The way in which the particles of sand are transported by a river are interesting , and the examination of a ...
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... clay , puddle , or concrete , is often introduced at the back of the steining ; for most purposes concrete is the best , as , in addition to its impervious character , it adds greatly to the strength of the steining . The same measures ...
... clay , puddle , or concrete , is often introduced at the back of the steining ; for most purposes concrete is the best , as , in addition to its impervious character , it adds greatly to the strength of the steining . The same measures ...
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... clay , 2 ft . yellow clay , 12 ft . white sand , 39 ft . dark coloured sand , then follows the chalk . The well is 171 ft . deep , and is steined partly with brickwork and partly with iron cylinders . For 12 ft . in depth the well is 11 ...
... clay , 2 ft . yellow clay , 12 ft . white sand , 39 ft . dark coloured sand , then follows the chalk . The well is 171 ft . deep , and is steined partly with brickwork and partly with iron cylinders . For 12 ft . in depth the well is 11 ...
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