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We shall therefore attempt to shew the weakness of the elliptical arch, by
arguments which appeal simply to common reason, and which will yet stand the
test of geometrical examination. All arches have a certain degree of weakness.
We shall therefore attempt to shew the weakness of the elliptical arch, by
arguments which appeal simply to common reason, and which will yet stand the
test of geometrical examination. All arches have a certain degree of weakness.
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tical arch, which approaching nearer to a straight line must be constructed with
stones whose diminution downwards is ... It has yet been sometimes asserted by
hardy ignorance, that the elliptical arch is stronger than the semicircular ; or in ...
tical arch, which approaching nearer to a straight line must be constructed with
stones whose diminution downwards is ... It has yet been sometimes asserted by
hardy ignorance, that the elliptical arch is stronger than the semicircular ; or in ...
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... who having by ignorance, or thoughtlessness, already preferred the elliptical
arch, will probably think himself obliged to maintain his own judgment, though his
opinion will avail but little with the publick, when it is known that Mr. S — ps — n ...
... who having by ignorance, or thoughtlessness, already preferred the elliptical
arch, will probably think himself obliged to maintain his own judgment, though his
opinion will avail but little with the publick, when it is known that Mr. S — ps — n ...
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10, in favour of elliptical arches, has afforded examples. A great part of it is spent
upon digressions. ... prove, that the elliptical arch must in all respects be
superiour in strength to the semicircle. For this daring assertion he made way by
the ...
10, in favour of elliptical arches, has afforded examples. A great part of it is spent
upon digressions. ... prove, that the elliptical arch must in all respects be
superiour in strength to the semicircle. For this daring assertion he made way by
the ...
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may require : which is, that an elliptical arch may be made less elliptical, to be
made less weak ; or that an arch, which by its elliptical form is superiour in
strength to the semicircle, may become almost as strong as a semicircle, by being
made ...
may require : which is, that an elliptical arch may be made less elliptical, to be
made less weak ; or that an arch, which by its elliptical form is superiour in
strength to the semicircle, may become almost as strong as a semicircle, by being
made ...
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| Título | The works of Samuel Johnson, Volumen 10 The Works of Samuel Johnson, Samuel Johnson |
| Autores | Samuel Johnson, Alexander Chalmers, Arthur Murphy |
| Editor | F.C. and J. Rivington, 1823 |
| Procedencia del original | University of Minnesota |
| Digitalizado | 4 Feb 2010 |
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