Bibliograph

The New World Dutch barn, the evolution, forms, and structure of a disappearing icon, John Fitchen ; edited and with new material by Gregory D. Huber

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Label

The New World Dutch barn, the evolution, forms, and structure of a disappearing icon, John Fitchen ; edited and with new material by Gregory D. Huber

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The New World Dutch barn

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

45024398

Responsibility statement

John Fitchen ; edited and with new material by Gregory D. Huber

Sub title

the evolution, forms, and structure of a disappearing icon

Table Of Contents

Introduction to the Second Edition: New Dutch American Barn Investigations / Gregory D. Huber -- Historical Introduction -- Description. Characteristics. Contrast with Old World Examples. Dating. Provenance. Specific Description. Contemporary Modifications -- Structural Considerations. Some Properties of Wood. Provision for Meeting Tensile Stresses. Function of Diagonal Braces. Test-Assembling. Resistance to Wind Loads. Uniformity and Variety. Joints

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