A concise glossary of terms used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic architecture (1879)
Parker, John Henry, 1806-1884 · Oxford ; London : J. Parker · leaf 242
A. King-post. BB. Queen-posts.CCCC. Braces, or struts.DD. Tie-beams. EEEE. Principal rafters, blades,or backs. FF. Ridge-pieces.GGGfiGG. Purlins.H. Collar. JJJJ. Common rafters.KKKK. Pole-plates.LLLL. Wall-plates. 233 hammer-beam, upper hammer-beam, lower hammer-braceupper hammer-brace, lower… … A. Hammer-beam.BB. Pendant-post.C. Hammer-brace.DD. Rafter. E. Collar. F. Side-post. G. Collar-brace. H. Upper collar. Hammer-beam Soof. It must be remembered that all upright pieces may becalled posts, with an epithet, if necessary, e.g. Pendant-post. Inclined pieces, ifnot rafters, are braces,…
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