Also
written εΡp or Gp. Spline joints using small pieces of wood, tenons inserted
into the slots, mortises, cut in corresponding shapes on the timbers to
be joined. The spline derives its basic shape from combining the narrow
ends of two dovetails. There are various types, for example, the bow-tie
spline kinekata n` and the dumbbell spline areigata ι`.
If the splines join timbers parallel to the grain, the spline is usually
lengthened. |