Radford's cyclopedia of construction; carpentry, building and architecture. Based on the practical experience of a large staff of experts in actual constrcution work (1909)
Johnson, Alfred Sidney, 1860-, Radford, William A., 1865- · Chicago Radford Architectural Co · leaf 359
ought-iron rod, issuitable; but for the latter, a stiff and unyield-ing material must be employed, so as to resistthe tendency to buckle or bend under the weightof the roof. Light Trusses for Broad Span. Two lighttimber trusses designed for broad span areshown in detail in Figs. 172 and 173. They… … -A— \A I? / Note - COMMENONS AT Ctf^FR S«« X.N^ §1 ; FVwiL PowTsa-tf/scuoMR roctrimi *C>^ *^// THAN RADIAt tINtS SHOW AND CAIN /» ^\ /, AT CACN PANEL. V Fig. 172. Strong, Curved Eoof Truss. have to be built up segmental. Use I/2 by 4-inch iron jib strap on bolts, so as to catch allthe timbers.…
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