Rudiments of the art of building : represented in five sections [...] for the use of architects, builders, draghtsmen, machinists, engineers and mechanics (1853)
Bullock, John · New York : Stringer & Townsend · leaf 128
either by bolts, as shown at 5 5 or by straps, as at c c, thelatter being the most perfect and the most expensive fas-tening. Fig. 84 shows the manner of connecting the foot of aprincipal rafter with a tie-beam. The bolt here shown keeps ART OF BUILDING. 123 Fig, 84. … the rafter in its place, and prevents it from slipping awayfrom the abutment cut for it, which, by throwing the thrust on the tenon, would probably split The king-post should be cut somewhat short, to give thepower of screwing up the framing after the timber has be-come fully seasoned. The tie-beam…
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