Practical Centring is a comprehensive guide to the practice of centring arches in building construction, as it is carried out in the United States at the present time. The book is written by Owen B. Maginnis, an experienced architect and builder, and it provides detailed instructions on the various techniques and methods used in centring arches. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the principles of centring, the tools and materials required, the different types of arches and their construction, and the various stages of the centring process. It also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts and techniques involved. This book is an invaluable resource for builders, architects and anyone involved in the construction industry who wants to learn more about the practical aspects of centring arches.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.