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 667
F-g. 7.11. cylindriMl or cylindroidal arches, vaults(1(1 are formed, which are called pendentives.The termination of these at top will bea circle, whereon may be placed a dome,or an upright drum story, which, if ne-cessary, may be terminated by a dome. … Pie. 730 Cu4P. IT I. CARPENTRY. 6 17 The reader will immediately perceive that many varieties may be formed. Our objectliere is merely to show how the carpenter is to proceed in making his cradling, as it iscalled, when penJentives are to be formed in wood. 2091. 7o cove the ceiling of a square…
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