spandrel-bracket
spandrel-bracket.
1. Infilling of the spandrel (6) of a medieval truss, to strengthen it.
2. One of several brackets, set in a vertical plane, fixed between one or more curves and the circumference of a circle set in a horizontal plane: it is used to construct cornices, coves, etc., for plasterer's work.
1. Infilling of the spandrel (6) of a medieval truss, to strengthen it.
2. One of several brackets, set in a vertical plane, fixed between one or more curves and the circumference of a circle set in a horizontal plane: it is used to construct cornices, coves, etc., for plasterer's work.
Bibliography
Nicholson (1835);
W. Papworth (1887)
More From encyclopedia.com
Venn Diagram , Venn diagram A schematic representation of a set, first used in the 19th century by John Venn. A universal set U will typically be represented by a r… Set (seth) , set1 / set/ • v. (set·ting ; past set ) 1. [tr.] put, lay, or stand (something) in a specified place or position: Dana set the mug of tea down | Cath… Circle , Circle
CIRCLE . The circle is used as a polyvalent symbol (commonly representing the cosmos and cosmic movement) as well as a pattern of ritual actio… Set Theory , A set is a collection of things. A set can consist of real or literal numbers (such as 1, 2, 3, 4 or a, b, c, d) or of objects (such as baseballs or… Antarctic Circle , Skip to main content
Antarctic Circle Arctic Circle , Arctic Circle Northernmost of the Earth's parallels, 66.5° n of the Equator. At this latitude the sun neither sets on the day of summer solstice (Jun…
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
spandrel-bracket