Tie-rods Sentence Examples

This simple form of crane thus embodies the essential elements of foundation, post, framework, jib, tie-rods and gearing.

In the Cottancin system the concrete is replaced by bricks pierced with holes through which the vertical rods are threaded; the horizontal tie-rods are also used, but these do not merely cross the vertical ones, but are woven in and out of them.

It is to make it wide enough to receive such long billets that its roof is suspended, as here shown, by two sets of iron tie-rods.