An Encyclopaedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalLongmans, Green, 1876 - 1395 pages |
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Page 300
... called the di- recĂrix . The line RX is the directrix . 3. If a cone be cut by a plane parallel to the directing plane , the section is called a conic section , as AMB or AHI ( fig . 405. ) 4. If the plane of a conic section be cut by R ...
... called the di- recĂrix . The line RX is the directrix . 3. If a cone be cut by a plane parallel to the directing plane , the section is called a conic section , as AMB or AHI ( fig . 405. ) 4. If the plane of a conic section be cut by R ...
Page 635
... called a bead , and the sinking a quirk ; the whole combination ( fig . 741. ) being called a quirked lead . 2127. If a quirk is also formed on the other or returning face , so as to make the rounded part at the angle three fourths of a ...
... called a bead , and the sinking a quirk ; the whole combination ( fig . 741. ) being called a quirked lead . 2127. If a quirk is also formed on the other or returning face , so as to make the rounded part at the angle three fourths of a ...
Page 636
... called framed and ledged doors . A door , properly made , is formed by framing and fitting pieces of stuff together of the same thickness ; those which are horizontal ( fig . 746. ) AAAA being called rails , and those which are vertical ...
... called framed and ledged doors . A door , properly made , is formed by framing and fitting pieces of stuff together of the same thickness ; those which are horizontal ( fig . 746. ) AAAA being called rails , and those which are vertical ...
Contents
ARCHITECTURE OF VARIOUS COUNTRIES | 4 |
Basements and Attics | 13 |
Jewish and Phoenician | 24 |
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