Murray, Andrew, 1813-1872, Murray, Robert. Steam-ships, Creuze, Augustin Francis Bullock, 1800-1852 · Edinburgh : A. and C. Black · leaf 110
is either worked in parallel strakes, when it is called straight edged, or in combination of two strakes, so thatevery alternate seam is parallel. There are two methodsof working these combinations, one of which is called anchor stock, and the other top and butt. Thedifference will be best shown by… … syiiwUjt other strake, and consequently the least possible suddeninterrujition of longitudinal fibre, arising from the abut-ment, is obtained. This description, therefore, of plank-ing is used where strength is especially desirable. In topand butt strakes the intention is, by having a wide end anda…
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