Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building : a general reference work ... (1907)
American School of Correspondence · Chicago : American Technical Society · leaf 180
d not give sutticient anchorage forthe spire. They are made so as to pass close inside the plate e atthe top of the drum and are securely bolted to this plate with strongbolts. This is shown at II which is a ])lan of the top of the drum,showing the hip rafters in place. The plate is shown at ./^and… … Fig. 2n7. Frame foi* Clnireh Spire. 140 CAKFENTKY y^^ as to fit against the girt. In this way a strong anchorage for thespire is obtained. Horizontal pieces / / / / are cut in between the hip rafters at intervals throughout the height of the spire, and braces /• /■ halved together at the center…
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