An Encyclopaedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalLongmans, Green, 1876 - 1395 pages |
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Page 380
... less than 4 . less than 6 . But if we look to the space that each of these vaults occupies in respect of walls and points of support , we shall find that in equal areas the walls of the cylindrical vault will be of such space . Those of ...
... less than 4 . less than 6 . But if we look to the space that each of these vaults occupies in respect of walls and points of support , we shall find that in equal areas the walls of the cylindrical vault will be of such space . Those of ...
Page 877
... less than the double square in height . The architrave is one seventh Fig . 969 . Fig . 970 . of the aperture's width , being the same as that of the pilasters . The length of the consoles is one third of the width of the aperture , and ...
... less than the double square in height . The architrave is one seventh Fig . 969 . Fig . 970 . of the aperture's width , being the same as that of the pilasters . The length of the consoles is one third of the width of the aperture , and ...
Page 1347
... less according to the greater or less purity of the ore or fuel employed in its manufacture . It is distinguished by the property of welding . The proof strength of wrought iron is almost exactly one third of the breaking load . WYATT'S ...
... less according to the greater or less purity of the ore or fuel employed in its manufacture . It is distinguished by the property of welding . The proof strength of wrought iron is almost exactly one third of the breaking load . WYATT'S ...
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ARCHITECTURE OF VARIOUS COUNTRIES | 4 |
Basements and Attics | 13 |
Jewish and Phoenician | 24 |
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