The Encyclopedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalCrown, 1982 - 1364 pages |
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Page 382
... thickness shown in the table ( in his work ) for a cylindrical vault Y , of the diameter and thickness required , and describe the quarter circle 1 , 4 , 6 ; draw the chord C " B , prolonged to meet the circle at 4 ; then through the ...
... thickness shown in the table ( in his work ) for a cylindrical vault Y , of the diameter and thickness required , and describe the quarter circle 1 , 4 , 6 ; draw the chord C " B , prolonged to meet the circle at 4 ; then through the ...
Page 402
... thickness should be 21 in . 3 lines , and their thickness is 22 in . 1552. In the church of St. Philippo Neri , at Naples , the calculation requires a thickness of 21 in . , their actual thickness being 22 in . 1553. In the churches ...
... thickness should be 21 in . 3 lines , and their thickness is 22 in . 1552. In the church of St. Philippo Neri , at Naples , the calculation requires a thickness of 21 in . , their actual thickness being 22 in . 1553. In the churches ...
Page 660
... thickness of sheet lead varies from 5 to 12 lbs . in weight to the superficial foot , and is used in covering large buildings , in flats or slopes , for gutters , the hips , ridges , and valleys of roofs , the lining of cisterns , & c ...
... thickness of sheet lead varies from 5 to 12 lbs . in weight to the superficial foot , and is used in covering large buildings , in flats or slopes , for gutters , the hips , ridges , and valleys of roofs , the lining of cisterns , & c ...
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