An Encyclopaedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalLongmans, Green, 1876 - 1395 pages |
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Page 377
... divided by the arc KG . 1471. The cube of this part is equal to the curved surface passing through the middle of its thickness multiplied by the thickness . The mean area is equal to the product of the length nq taken on the plan ...
... divided by the arc KG . 1471. The cube of this part is equal to the curved surface passing through the middle of its thickness multiplied by the thickness . The mean area is equal to the product of the length nq taken on the plan ...
Page 588
... divided into a greater number ; in which case , if practicable , an odd number is to be preferred , taking care that the caissons are not too much reduced in width . This , however , is only for the purpose of ascertaining roughly how ...
... divided into a greater number ; in which case , if practicable , an odd number is to be preferred , taking care that the caissons are not too much reduced in width . This , however , is only for the purpose of ascertaining roughly how ...
Page 887
... divided into three parts , two are given for the steps , and the third is for the newel ; or , otherwise , the diameter may be divided into seven parts , three of which are for the newel and four for the steps . " Thus , " he says ...
... divided into three parts , two are given for the steps , and the third is for the newel ; or , otherwise , the diameter may be divided into seven parts , three of which are for the newel and four for the steps . " Thus , " he says ...
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