Definition of King post

1. Noun. Post connecting the crossbeam to the apex of a triangular truss.

Generic synonyms: Post

Definition of King post

1. Noun. A central vertical supporting post used in architecture and bridge and aircraft design. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of King Post

king of diamonds
king of hearts
king of insects
king of six
king of spades
king of the doos
king of the herring
king of the hill
king orange
king oyster mushroom
king oyster mushrooms
king pair
king pairs
king penguin
king penguins
king post (current term)
king protea
king salmon
king skin
king snake
king tide
king tides
king vulture
king whiting
kingbird
kingbirds
kingbolt
kingbolts
kingcake
kingcraft

Literary usage of King post

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Dictionary of Architecture and Building, Biographical, Historical, and by Russell Sturgis (1901)
"Same as king post, below. Crown Poet. A vertical post in a roof truss, ... A. In carpentry work, a tie resembling a post, such as the king post and queen ..."

2. Gothic Architecture in England: An Analysis of the Origin & Development of by Francis Bond (1905)
"KING-POST ROOF.—We have said that there was a tendency of the rafters of a nave to ... Usually, to the upper part of the king-post were attached four struts ..."

3. A Glossary of Terms Used in Grecian, Roman, Italian, and Gothic Architecture by John Henry Parker (1845)
"flower or other ornament carved at the top of each of the circular ribs; the king-post and tie-beam were both moulded, and the latter had moulded circular ..."

4. Treatise on the Theory of the Construction of Bridges and Roofs: Illustrated by De Volson Wood (1883)
"KING-POST AND QUEEN-POST SYSTEMS. KING-POST SYSTEM. 35.—THE KING-POST Tiu.Ns is frequently employed in bridges of short span, and in the construction of ..."

5. Handbook of Building Construction: Data for Architects, Designing and by George Albert Hool, Nathan Clarke Johnson (1920)
"(king post and Reversed king post types) Tension in DB (Fig. ... 66) - li-ia-rA Wn fl Aa in the king post truss, to the unit stress in the members AD from ..."

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