A dictionary of architecture and building : biographical, historical, and descriptive (1902)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York : The Macmillan company · leaf 455
Lintels cut to theSkmblance or AConstructiveArch; Khekbet-Hass, Syri.^.. LIP it may be necessary to eoiisiiler also the strengthof the foundations under tlie jambs, upon whichthe entire weight above the opening mustcome. —W. R. H. Safety Lintel. A wooden lintel placed be-hind a lintel or arch in… … Lintels in Navk of Basilica at Moudjklkia,Syria. Each lintel is cut nt lower edpe so as to continue the curve ofthe- siuiulatel arel) bef^un in the sides of the blocivs restingon the cajiitals. The figured dimensions are in metres. or window; usually having a discharging archabove. LIP. A rounded…
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