The Encyclopedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalCrown, 1982 - 1364 pages |
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... respect of its analysis and deve- lopment . Thirdly , and lastly , in respect of the taste , style , and character which it exhibits . 63. I. In our introduction , we have alluded to the three states of life which even in the present ...
... respect of its analysis and deve- lopment . Thirdly , and lastly , in respect of the taste , style , and character which it exhibits . 63. I. In our introduction , we have alluded to the three states of life which even in the present ...
Page 340
... respect of the fulcrum O. This property is the same for the straight as for the angular levers ( figs . 529. and 530. ) . As this proportion exists , however large the angles mRO and ORn of the directions RQ , RP in respect to RO , it ...
... respect of the fulcrum O. This property is the same for the straight as for the angular levers ( figs . 529. and 530. ) . As this proportion exists , however large the angles mRO and ORn of the directions RQ , RP in respect to RO , it ...
Page 354
... respect . I. As respects their form . II . As respects the mode in which their parts are constructed . III . As respects the thrust they exert . 1352. In the first category is involved the mode of tracing the right lines and curves ...
... respect . I. As respects their form . II . As respects the mode in which their parts are constructed . III . As respects the thrust they exert . 1352. In the first category is involved the mode of tracing the right lines and curves ...
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