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Encyclopedia of architecture : a dictionary of the science and practice of architecture, building, carpentry, etc., from the earliest ages to the present time, forming a comprehensive work of reference for the use of architects, builders, carpenters, masons, engineers, students, professional men, and amateurs (1852)

Nicholson, Peter, 1765-1844, Lomax, Edward, Gunyon, Thomas · New York : Johnson, Fry & Co. · leaf 750

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poststands at the apex of a pair of principal rafters, it is calledthe middle-post, crown-post, or king-post: a pair of truss-posts, each of which is placed equidistant from the middleor ends of the truss, are called side-posts: when there is nocrown-post in a truss, but one or more pairs of… … Fignf3 Fiff.l2f?2

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