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10:19 Nov 28, 2008 |
German to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / Carpentry | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Kim Metzger Mexico Local time: 23:19 | ||||||
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3 +1 | radial rafters |
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radial rafters Explanation: I think these might be rafters that radiate outward from a central point. The first floor joists, as well as the heavy (mostly 5" x 10" pine) rafters, are supported by the external walls (cordwood or block) at their outer ends, the masonry mass at the center, and the octagon post-and-beam frame halfway between. This is called a radial rafter system. Actually, only half of the 32 rafters or joists go all the way to the center. Sixteen of them stop at the octagon. http://www.motherearthnews.com/Green-Homes/1995-04-01/Rob-Ro... rafters radiate outward from a central point http://www.sema-soft.de/deutsch/forum/viewtopic.php?t=757&si... |
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