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Definition of Spandril
1. Noun. An approximately triangular surface area between two adjacent arches and the horizontal plane above them.
Definition of Spandril
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of spandrel) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Spandril
1. spandrel [n -S] - See also: spandrel
Lexicographical Neighbors of Spandril
Literary usage of Spandril
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Stones of Venice by John Ruskin (1851)
"Radiated foliage, more or less referred to the centre, or to the bottom of the
spandril for its origin ; single figures with expanded wings often answering ..."
2. A Handy Book for the Calculation of Strains in Girders and Similar by William Humber (1891)
"If the arch* be parabolic, the only strain on the spandril will be the ...
The spandril may then consist of a number of pillars or struts (as in fig. ..."
3. A Handy Book for the Calculation of Strains in Girders and Similar by William Humber (1869)
"If the arch* be parabolic, the only strain on the spandril will be the ...
The spandril may then consist of a number of pillars or struts (as in fig. ..."
4. Theory of Structures and Strength of Materials: With Diagrams, Illustrations by Henry Taylor Bovey (1896)
"The girder must have its ends so supported as to be capable of transmitting a
thrust. 23. Stresses in spandril Posts and Diagonals. — Fig. ..."
5. Theory of Structures and Strength of Materials by Henry Taylor Bovey (1893)
"The girder must have its ends so supported as to be capable of transmitting a
thrust. 23. Stresses in spandril Posts and Diagonals.—Fig. ..."
6. Applied Mechanics by Henry Taylor Bovey (1882)
"16 represents an arch in which the spandril consists of a series of vertical
posts and diagonal braces. Let the axis of the curved rib be a para- bola. ..."
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