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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)

Dobson, Edward, 1816-1908 · London : Lockwood & Co. · leaf 43

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23 ART OF BUILDING. m the case of an overloaJctl arch by the voussoh's turriing on tl:eir edges. Fig. 21. … 45. The curve of equihbrium will vary with the rise and span of the arch, tlie depth of the arch stones, and the dis- tribution of the load, but it will always have this property, namely, that the horizontal thrust will be the same at every pai't of it. In order that an arch may be in perfect…

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