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 109
tical results. The arch-ring is only a part, important asit is, of the complete arch bridge; and the maindifference in the various types of arch bridgesis in the design of the superstructiue. Before proceeding to the description of ex-amples of the various classes and types, itwould be well to… … CEMENT CONSTRUCTIOX 85 Arch-Ring—The outline of a vertical cross-section ofthe arch-barrel perpendicular to the axis. Soffit—The under surface of the arch-barrel. Intrados—The lower or inner curve of the arch-ring. Extrados—The upper or outer curve of the arch-ring. Springing or Springing Line—The…
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