In architecture , a transom is a transverse horizontal structural beam or bar, or a crosspiece separating a door from a window above it. This contrasts with a mullion , a vertical structural member. Transom or transom window is also the customary U.S. word used for a transom light , the window over this crosspiece. In Britain , the transom light is usually referred to as a fanlight , often with a semi-circular shape, especially when the window is segmented like the slats of a folding hand fan . A prominent example of this is at the main entrance of 10 Downing Street , the official residence of the British prime minister.
16-541: Lockyer Creek Railway Bridge may refer to one of three bridges crossing Lockyer Creek in Queensland, Australia: Lockyer Creek Railway Bridge (Clarendon) , at Clarendon, Somerset Region, built 1885-1886 Lockyer Creek Railway Bridge (Lockyer) , at Lockyer, Lockyer Valley Region, built 1909-1910 Lockyer Creek Railway Bridge (Murphys Creek) , at Murphys Creek, Lockyer Valley Region, built c. 1910-1911 Topics referred to by
32-428: A common feature of apartments, homes, office buildings, schools, and other buildings before central air conditioning and heating became common beginning in the early-to-mid 20th century. In order to operate opening transom windows, they were generally fitted with transom operators, a sort of wand assembly. In industrial buildings, transom operators could use a variety of mechanical arrangements. The phrase "over
48-601: A special association with the life or work of a particular person, group or organisation of importance in Queensland's history. The design was associated with the Chief Engineer, Henry Charles Stanley. [REDACTED] This Misplaced Pages article was originally based on "The Queensland heritage register" published by the State of Queensland under CC-BY 3.0 AU licence (accessed on 7 July 2014, archived on 8 October 2014). The geo-coordinates were originally computed from
64-491: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Lockyer Creek Railway Bridge (Clarendon) Lockyer Creek Railway Bridge is a heritage-listed railway bridge on the Brisbane Valley railway line over Lockyer Creek at Clarendon , Somerset Region , Queensland , Australia. It was designed by Henry Charles Stanley and built from 1885 to 1886 by H A Brigg. It
80-518: Is one of the few major bridges on the Brisbane Valley Branch. Its design incorporating a 100-foot (30 m) lattice girder span supported on timber piers is similar in concept to bridges on the original Ipswich to Toowoomba line , opened in 1867, but on which all such bridges have long been removed. Although a single timber pier has been provided to strengthen the span effectively making two spans to carry heavier loads, it still shows
96-475: The "Queensland heritage register boundaries" published by the State of Queensland under CC-BY 3.0 AU licence (accessed on 5 September 2014, archived on 15 October 2014). [REDACTED] Media related to Lockyer Creek Railway Bridge (Clarendon) at Wikimedia Commons Transom (architectural) In early Gothic ecclesiastical work, transoms are found only in belfry unglazed windows or spire lights, where they were deemed necessary to strengthen
112-571: The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail . The bridge features a half-through double x 2 lattice girder bridge on a straight alignment and carrying a single track. Its spans are: The approaches are timber girders. Lockyer Creek Railway Bridge at Clarendon was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992 having satisfied the following criteria. The place is important in demonstrating
128-483: The mullions in the absence of the iron stay bars, which in glazed windows served a similar purpose. In the later Gothic, and more especially the Perpendicular Period , the introduction of transoms became common in windows of all kinds. Transom windows which could be opened to provide cross-ventilation while maintaining security and privacy (due to their small size and height above floor level) were
144-419: The transom of a ship – large waves from behind can bring water over the transom. "Like pushing a piano through a transom" is a folk idiom used to describe something exceedingly difficult; its application to childbirth (and possibly its origin) has been attributed to Alice Roosevelt Longworth and Fannie Brice . In French, transom windows are called vasistas (previously spelled wass-ist-dass ), from
160-451: The evolution or pattern of Queensland's history. The bridge with a half-through double x 2 lattice girder spans is one of the oldest existing metal truss bridges with Miva (1886) and Wide Bay Creek (1886), and the second extant of its type constructed in Queensland with the longest span of its type in Queensland between 1884 and 1932. The place demonstrates rare, uncommon or endangered aspects of Queensland's cultural heritage. This
176-502: The line, more powerful locomotives could produce substantial savings in the number of trains needed. Using Great Depression relief labour to reduce the cost, strengthening the line to C16 and C17 standard was completed between 1931 and 1933. In 1932 a central timber pier was added to strengthen the 100- foot (30 m ) lattice girder span . In 1968 in preparation for the operation of 60- long-ton (61 t ) diesel engine locomotives in both single and multiple operation,
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#1732801448937192-456: The longitudinal members were strengthened by the addition of 6-by-3- inch (152 mm × 76 mm) channels along each side and 9-by-5-inch (230 mm × 130 mm) transoms laid over the top. The timber piers supporting the 100-foot (30 m) span were provided with concrete bases. The railway closed for traffic in March 1993. In late 2018 the bridge was opened to users of
208-470: The original mode of construction clearly. The place is important in demonstrating a high degree of creative or technical achievement at a particular period. The bridge with a half-through double x 2 lattice girder spans is one of the oldest existing metal truss bridges with Miva (1886) and Wide Bay Creek (1886), and the second extant of its type constructed in Queensland with the longest span of its type in Queensland between 1884 and 1932. The place has
224-453: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Lockyer Creek Railway Bridge . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lockyer_Creek_Railway_Bridge&oldid=1097125296 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
240-438: The transom" refers to works submitted for publication without being solicited . The image evoked is of a writer tossing a manuscript through the open window over the door of the publisher 's office. Similarly, the phrase is used to describe the means by which confidential documents, information or tips were delivered anonymously to someone who is not officially supposed to have them. Some such phrases may refer instead to
256-532: Was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992. The second section of the Brisbane Valley Branch line from Lowood to Esk was let on contract to H. A. Brigg on 2 December 1884 for £ 57,821. The line was opened for traffic between Lowood and Esk on 9 August 1886. Operating the Brisbane Valley Branch was expensive because the light standard of the line limited engines to B15 standard . As there were many heavy grades on
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