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dwarf wall [2 records]

Record 1 2003-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Walls and Partitions
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
DEF

Partitions of various lengths supporting rafters when the span is so long that it requires an additional support.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Murs et cloisons
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
DEF

Cloisons de diverses longueurs appuyant des chevrons lorsque la portée est tellement longue qu'un appui supplémentaire est requis pour les supporter.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Paredes y mamparas
  • Techos (Elementos de edificios)
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Record 2 1999-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Site Development
DEF

a low toe wall built to retain the slope of an excavation or embankment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement du terrain
CONT

Muret de soutènement en béton armé. Muret de soutènement, hauteur hors sol 60 cm environ comprenant : fouilles en rigoles jusqu'au bon sol, profondeur minimum 70 cm sous le sol naturel le plus bas, largeur 60 cm.

CONT

Un relief architectural s'obtient par des terrasses limitées de murets de soutènement ou de talus.

Spanish

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