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Conference Paper

Author
Wyatt, K. J.
Title
The Evolution of Nineteenth Century Timber Roof Trusses: Design and Fabrication in Britain and her Colonies
In
First Australasian Conference on Engineering Heritage 1994: Old Ways in a New Land; Preprints of Papers
Imprint
Institution of Engineers, Australia, Barton, Australian Capital Territory, 1994, pp. 203-209
ISBN/ISSN
0858256223
Url
https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.629160314717546
Abstract

The British colonies in New Zealand and Australia were established and grew during a period of rapid technological change in Great Britain. The paper examines the evolving structural theory and carpentry practices used in the design and erection of timber roof trusses in Britain, and their application in the colonies by tradesman and designers.

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