Hasluck, Paul N. (Paul Nooncree), 1854-1931, ed · Philadelphia, D. McKay · leaf 152
Fig. 505.—Opening of Joint caused by Sagging ofPrincipal Rafter when made as at Fig. 504. is put together, the tie-beam is forced up tothe shoulders of the king-post and held fastby means of a bolt or stirrup strap with gibsand cotters, already shown. The object istwofold. This bending of the… … Fig. 506. -Best Angle for Toe of PrincipalRafter. nearer together, and tightening up the jointsof the truss so that each shall take its properbearing, and also making each respectivemember take its share of the load without 134 CARPENTRY AND JOINERY. sagging or distortion ; in short, making…
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