Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building : a general reference work (1912)
American Technical Society · Chicago : American Technical Society · leaf 177
ood height, they should ])e cut as alintel with false joints on the face. Ifthe opening is not wide, a flat arch mayl)e cut in three pieces, the key withits side pieces being separate fromthe other two pieces, as in Fig. 150. In this case, and also inthe case of B in Fig. 144, the center should be… … Fig. H*i- Bearing of Stone Lintel. 139 130 BUILDING SUPEKINTENDENCE strongly made and should be left in position until the mortar in thejoints has become hard. Centers for small arches are usually madeof plankj with two ribs set apart to the thickness required, and con-nected for a bearing surface…
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