The Encyclopedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalCrown, 1982 - 1364 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 498
... less liable when water - seasoned , than when seasoned in the common way . To render it less liable to the worm , it has been recommended to fell it about a fortnight after Midsummer , to cut it immediately into planks , which are to be ...
... less liable when water - seasoned , than when seasoned in the common way . To render it less liable to the worm , it has been recommended to fell it about a fortnight after Midsummer , to cut it immediately into planks , which are to be ...
Page 873
... less ; their height 8 to 8 diameters ; the entablature about a quarter of the height of the columns , and the ... less than half his work , and deserves no better name or rank than that of a mere builder . It seems almost use- less to ...
... less ; their height 8 to 8 diameters ; the entablature about a quarter of the height of the columns , and the ... less than half his work , and deserves no better name or rank than that of a mere builder . It seems almost use- less to ...
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