The theory and practice of modern framed structures : designed for the use of schools, and for engineers in professional practice (1897)
Johnson, J. B. (John Butler), 1850-1902, Bryan, C. W. (Charles Walter), 1863-1927, Turneaure, Frederick Eugene, 1886- · New York : J. Wiley & Sons · leaf 426
orfolk & Western plans, Plate VI. Here the posts are notched to receive the two cap orsill pieces, a smooth surface being made on the outside at top to receive the stringer, andat bottom to rest on the bearing timbers. The advantages of this latter joint are that itfacilitates repairs, and… … Another form of this joint is that shown in Plate IX, where all the bearings are made oncast-iron plates. This adds materially to the life of the jointand insures a more uniform distribution of the pressure. Another method of accomplishing the same thing is bymeans of wrought-iron plates, as shown…
