Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building : a general reference work (1912)
American Technical Society · Chicago : American Technical Society · leaf 241
ers D do not rest directly on top of the drum, how-ever, as this arrangement would not give sufficient anchorage forthe spire. They are made so as to pass close inside the plate Eat the top of the drum and are securely bolted to this plate withstrong bolts. This is shown at L, which is a plan of… … Fig. 250. Section Showing Contruction ofChurch Spire 190 CARPENTRY 179 which they are again securely spiked or bolted, being cut out at thefoot so as to fit against the girt. In this way a strong anchorage forthe spire is obtained. Horizontal pieces I are cut in between the hip rafters at…
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