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1981 | OriginalPaper | Buchkapitel

Entasis of a Column

verfasst von : A. B. Emary, F.B.I.C.C.

Erschienen in: A Comprehensive Practical Geometry for Builders

Verlag: Macmillan Education UK

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Another curve of interest to wood turners and plasterers is the slight curve which can be seen along the length of a column. This curve is called the entasis and is essential in the construction if the column is to appear correct and not have the appearance of being narrower at its centre than at the top end. There are two methods traditionally used to set out the entasis, the first is shown in figure 107(a). Figure 107

Metadaten
Titel
Entasis of a Column
verfasst von
A. B. Emary, F.B.I.C.C.
Copyright-Jahr
1981
Verlag
Macmillan Education UK
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-06092-4_13