Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building : a general reference work (1912)
American Technical Society · Chicago : American Technical Society · leaf 231
Fig. 242. Design of a Scissors Truss … Fig. 243. Hammer Beam Truss Used Particularly for Churches All the parts are of wood. If desired, an iron tie rod may beinserted between the two wall bearings of the truss, so as to elimi- 184 CARPENTRY 173 nate the thrust on the walls, and this rod need not detract seriouslyfrom the appearance of…
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