An in-depth analysis of the Roman vault construction techniques. There are different types of vaults and building techniques covered in this book: Vaults in cradle; Vaults on retaining tiles; Association of the two systems; Vaults on simple diagonal ribs; Vaults on double diagonal ribs; Vaults on triple diagonal ribs; Vaults on diagonal ribs and transverse arches; Vaults on a circular plane, etc .; Vaults on engaged arches; Vaults on retaining tiles; Special cases, various details; Vaults of stone; Vaults made of arches on ribs; Voutes with ribs connected to the fills; Voutes formed of a horizontal pavement on ribs; Linked appliance cradles; Substitution of pavements with ridge vaults; Creeping vaults; Slanted vaults; Organization of the sites (Greek origins of the Roman methods). Buildings included: Palatine; Aqueduct near Saint Etienne the Round; Coliseum; Basilica of Constantine; Circus of Maxence; Baths of Caracalla; Tomb of the Appian Way; Reinforcement vestige with Sette Sale; Arc of Janus Quadrifrons; Baths of Diocletian; Baths of Agrippa; Rotunda called Minerva Medica; Pantheon of Agrippa; Spherical evidences at Villa Hadriana; Aqueduct found in the foundations close by Saint Jean de Latran; Arc of discharge at the Pantheon of Agrippa; Arc near the Port of Ripa Grande; Arcature at the so-called Temple of Janus at Autun; Arcature at the Mausoleum of Augustus; Niches at the Theatre of Taormina; Building called Temple of Diana in Nimes; Right bank Arch of the Narni viaduct; Arenes of Arles; Mausoleum at Saint Remy; Monument of the Plan de l'Aiguille in Vienna; Hypogee in the forest of Retz; Arc of Perugia; System of a Gallery in the Colisee; System of a Gallery in the Amphitheater of Verona; Details of the Doors to the Amphitheater of Verona; A Greek Temple in the state of epannelage, Segeste; The use of Stone in delict at the Great Temple of Paestum; Cross section; Superior Architrave of the Cella; Lower Architrave; Analogies from the Temple of Aegina; Lower Architrave of the Cella. The buildings above are illustrated in drawings, elevations, sections and plans, some at scale.
Choisy, Auguste (1841-1909), architectural historian
A volume examining the English Domestic Clocks from the 18th century. It containes numerous illustrations, drawings and descriptive text on the following subjects: The Problem of the Measurement of Time; The Law of the Peldulum; The Regulation of Domestic Clocks; The Mechanism of Clocks; Brass Lantern or "Birdcage" Clocks; The Development of Clock Hands; The Development of the Spandrel-corners of Clock Dials; Long-Case Clocks from 1760 to 1800; The Decline of the Long-Case Clock; Chippendale and Sheraton Clock Cases; Bracket Clocks from 1670 to 1800; Mural and Cartel Clocks; Names of Makers Illustrated in the Volume.
Gribble, Ernest R
