Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building : a general reference work (1912)
American Technical Society · Chicago : American Technical Society · leaf 95
y. Roof arches, on account of the pitch of the beams, have to befurred down to give a level ceiling. Terra cotta blocks may beused for this purpose, as shown in Fig. 48. It is, however, quite 72 STEEL CONSTRUCTION 65 as common, even where terra cotta floor and roof arches are used,to form the…
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