The American glossary of architectural terms, being a concise and comprehensive compilation of all terms used in the practice of architecture and the building arts (1887)
Garnsey, Geo. O. (George O.) · Chicago : National Builder Publishing Co. · leaf 31
rface composed of twelve rhombic faces.BISECTION. The act of cutting into two parts. BISELLIUM. A scat designed Im- two persons.BISTURRIS IBISTURRES \BITUMAN. Same nature as asphaltum. whichsee. BLADES. Principal rafters of a roof framing. BLANK DOOR, OR WINDOW. A false rep-resentation of a door or… … BLI BRI BLIND AREA. A covered area. BLOCK. A collection of buildings; a square. BLOCK COURSE. A course of stone placed on top of a wall as a coping.BLOCK PLAN. An architects plan, showing the outline only.BOARD. An American terrn for a piece of timber 1 inch thick, 4 to 24 inches wide, any length.…
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