An encyclopaedia of architecture, historical, theoretical, & practical. New ed., rev., portions rewritten, and with additions by Wyatt Papworth (1888)
Gwilt, Joseph, 1784-1863, Papworth, Wyatt Angelicus Van Sandau, 1822-1894 · London Longmans, Green · leaf 1397
ether, which have a tendency to diverge from each other, such as tie-beams, diagonal ties, truss-posts, etc. Braces may act either as ties or straining pieces. Straining pieces are preferable to ties, for these cannot be so well secured at the joints uu straining pieces. See Angle Brace.Tie Beam.… … Fig. 14.39. St. Marys Church, Leicester. Tie Rod. Tlio iron rod securing the feet of the principal rafters in the manner, and in lieu, of the tie-beam.Tierce Point. The vortex of an equilateral triangle. Arches or vaults of the third point, wliich are called by the Italians di terzo acuto, are such…
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