A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 77
, orwhich connects two centres, and which (exceptin the segmental arches, one- or two-centred)marks the place at whicii the curve of the archjoins the vertical line of the abutment, is calledthe Springing Line. The height from thespringing line to the intrados (or to the linewhicii in a drawing… … Kki.i, Ai«h.From a belfry in a Swiss vill.igf aliove Yevay. f the wall is calleil the face of the arch, or veryccjniMionly, the .Vnhivolt. Parts of the con-struction immediately dependent upon or con-nected with an arch are the Abutment : Impost;Skew Rack : Spandrel: Springer. (For the influence of…
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