Stillwell v. McPherson’s Empirical Analysis
172 F. 151 · 1909
Citation profile
7
cited by 7 later decisions
November 1914
most recently cited
3 federal appellate · 3 district ·
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“"Provided with circumferential corrugations extending to the extremities of the sections.””
2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority““The improved culvert may be constructed in sections of any desired length, and diameter to suit the purpose for which it is designed, the same consisting of sheet metal rolled to a cylindrical form and being provided with circumferential corrugations, preferably arranged in transverse planes, in contradistinction to the corrugations which are formed spirally. The corrugations are extended uniformly to the extremities of the sections, whereby when two sections are connected the terminal corrugations of the connected ends interlock. ■ Preferably each section terminates at one end in a flared portion of a corrugation, as shown at 1, and at the other end in a contracted portion of a corrugation, as shown at 2, whereby the flared end of one section is adapted to receive the contracted end of the adjoining section. These telescoping and interlocking extremities of contiguous sections are permanently joined by means of bolts, 3. The fit of-the extremities of the sections is sufficiently close to form a practically water-tight joint when secured by means of bolts or rivets. “By extending the corrugations to the extremities of the sections and interlocking the terminal corrugations the culvert is strengthened at its joints sis well as at Intermediate points, and the increased thickness* has the effect of making the device stronger at the joints than elsewhere. Hence a roughly formed trench or ditch is sufficient for the reception of a culvert constructed in accordance with my inventi”
1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
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