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 79
ottom struts, h removed,there would be little danger ofthe principals thrusting outthe walls ; and, on the otherhand, from the weight of theroof being carried down to aconsiderable distance belowthe hammer beams by the wallposts, the walls themselves of-fer so much resistance to sidethrust, that… … of the Hampton Court roof. The whole weight is thrownon the top of the wall, and the bottom pieces, h Z>, are merelyornamental, the tension pieces, a forming a complete tie.
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