Cyclopedia of architecture, carpentry, and building; a general reference work .. (1912)
American School (Lansing, Ill.) · Chicago, American school of correspondence · leaf 88
Fig. 60. Beveled Splice for Tension Fig. 61. Beveled and Keyed Splice forTension Fig. 62, each part in the shape of a wedge, so that when they aredriven into place a tight joint may be obtained. The two wedge-shaped pieces may be driven in from opposite sides, the hole 67 58 CARPENTRY … Fig. 62. Key for Beveled and Keyed Joint being a little smaller than the key. If the key is made much toolarge for the hole, however, a so-called initial stress is broughtinto the timbers, which uses up some of their strength even before any load is applied. This should beavoided. If it is desired,…
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