Practical carpentry, joinery, and cabinet-making [by P. Nicholson. by P. Nicholson, revised by T. Tredgold. [2 pt. Followed by] The elements of geometry [and] The Metropolitan building act, 1855 |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 46
Page iii
... divided into three principal divisions , called Books . The first Book treats of CARPENTRY , with an Introduction , shewing the principles and methods of describing Curves ; the nature and methods of making Working - Drawings ; the ...
... divided into three principal divisions , called Books . The first Book treats of CARPENTRY , with an Introduction , shewing the principles and methods of describing Curves ; the nature and methods of making Working - Drawings ; the ...
Page 30
... divided into several compartments , by means of a middle and two side posts . The ends of this longitudinal truss are fixed in the gables or cross - walls . In wider spans , two or more such trusses may be inserted . 123. Figure 6 is a ...
... divided into several compartments , by means of a middle and two side posts . The ends of this longitudinal truss are fixed in the gables or cross - walls . In wider spans , two or more such trusses may be inserted . 123. Figure 6 is a ...
Page 30
... divided into a number of small equal parts , and the roof cut by planes through the points of division , parallel to the base ; and , by considering the frustums of the solid as so many frustums of cones , the covering of each ...
... divided into a number of small equal parts , and the roof cut by planes through the points of division , parallel to the base ; and , by considering the frustums of the solid as so many frustums of cones , the covering of each ...
Page 75
... divided by the square of 17 , will be the breadth : thus , 17 17 119 17 289 ) 5560 ( 19 inches the breadth . 289 2670 2601 ..69 From this calculation it appears , that a beam , 17 inches deep , and 19 inches in breadth , would be ...
... divided by the square of 17 , will be the breadth : thus , 17 17 119 17 289 ) 5560 ( 19 inches the breadth . 289 2670 2601 ..69 From this calculation it appears , that a beam , 17 inches deep , and 19 inches in breadth , would be ...
Page 79
... divided by 5 , and multiplied by 8 ; thus , 5 ) 2166 433 8 3464 lbs . - the weight that might be distributed . 240. Example 2. - If the distance between the supports of a bressummer of Memel fir be 12 feet , and that five - eighths of ...
... divided by 5 , and multiplied by 8 ; thus , 5 ) 2166 433 8 3464 lbs . - the weight that might be distributed . 240. Example 2. - If the distance between the supports of a bressummer of Memel fir be 12 feet , and that five - eighths of ...
Other editions - View all
Practical Carpentry, Joinery, and Cabinet-Making [by P. Nicholson. by P ... Peter Nicholson No preview available - 2018 |
Practical Carpentry, Joinery, and Cabinet-Making [by P. Nicholson. by P ... Peter Nicholson No preview available - 2018 |
Common terms and phrases
17 Paternoster Row angle angle rib annular vault arch architrave axis balusters bead beam bend boards breadth centre circle circular column construction cornice cutting cylinder depth describe the arc diameter distance divided door draw a curve draw a line drawn edge elevation ellipsis equilateral triangle exhibits face-mould falling-mould feet Figure fixed floor framing frustums groin hand-rail height hinges horizontal hyperbola inches join joinery joint joists Kelly 17 Paternoster king-post length manner Memel method middle moulding number of equal number of points octagon ovolo pannels parabola perpendicular piece of timber pilaster plane plate points of division principal rafters proportion purlin Queen-posts radius ribs riser roof sash sash-frame scantlings semi-circle shows shutters side soffit square stairs steps stile straight line strength supported surbase surface tenon thickness tie-beam triangle truss vertical wall wall-plates width window