The Encyclopedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalCrown, 1982 - 1364 pages |
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Page 605
... rafters ( shown by dotted lines ) AB , CB to pitch upon the walls Aa , Cc . Let the rafters be supposed to be connected together at B as by a hinge , as also similarly con- nected with the walls at A and C. Now if the effective weight ...
... rafters ( shown by dotted lines ) AB , CB to pitch upon the walls Aa , Cc . Let the rafters be supposed to be connected together at B as by a hinge , as also similarly con- nected with the walls at A and C. Now if the effective weight ...
Page 607
... rafters so framed in a truss are called principal rafters ; and by the means of a purline A ( fig . 688. ) , which lies horizontally throughout the roof's length on the principal rafters , they are made to bear all the superincumbent ...
... rafters so framed in a truss are called principal rafters ; and by the means of a purline A ( fig . 688. ) , which lies horizontally throughout the roof's length on the principal rafters , they are made to bear all the superincumbent ...
Page 609
... rafters notched on to the purlines . This is a usual practice in Gothic roofs . 2042. From 35 to 45 feet , the tie ... rafters are 8 by 8 ; tie beam , 12 by 8 ; queen - post , 8 by 6 ; struts , 4 by 44 ; straining beam , 9 by 8 ; common ...
... rafters notched on to the purlines . This is a usual practice in Gothic roofs . 2042. From 35 to 45 feet , the tie ... rafters are 8 by 8 ; tie beam , 12 by 8 ; queen - post , 8 by 6 ; struts , 4 by 44 ; straining beam , 9 by 8 ; common ...
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