Rudiments of the art of building : in five sections : general principles of construction, materials used in building, strength of materials, use of materials, working drawings, specifications and estimates (1871)
rfed, as shown in fig. 88 ; the double wedges, a a, serve to bring the timbers home, when they are secm'ed, Fig, 88. either by bolts, as shown at h h, or by straps, as at c c, the latter being the most perfect and the most expensive fas- tening. Fig. 89 shows the manner of connecting the foot of a… … ment. The connection of the foot of ^ a king-post with the tie beam to be suspended from it is shown in fig. 90. The king-post should be cut somewhat short, to give the power of screwing up the framing after the timber has
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