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flat-slab floor [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-05-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Floors and Ceilings
- Applications of Concrete
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- flat-slab floor
1, record 1, English, flat%2Dslab%20floor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- flat slab 2, record 1, English, flat%20slab
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A flat slab is a two-way slab generally of uniform thickness, but it may be thickened or otherwise strengthened in the region of columns by a drop panel, while the column top below the slab may be enlarged by a capital (round) or bracket (prismatic). 3, record 1, English, - flat%2Dslab%20floor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Flat-slab floor construction. Floor construction with few, if any, beams, the slab being of constant depth throughout, except for lintels or drop panels. 1, record 1, English, - flat%2Dslab%20floor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Flat slab. Concrete slab that is prestressed or conventionally reinforced, mostly applicable to lightweight, short-span, up to 8 ft. 3, record 1, English, - flat%2Dslab%20floor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "mushroom slab" (see record), even though most flat slabs are actually mushroom slabs. 4, record 1, English, - flat%2Dslab%20floor
Record 1, Key term(s)
- flat-slab
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Planchers et plafonds
- Utilisation du béton
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plancher plan
1, record 1, French, plancher%20plan
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] un plancher plan ne présente en sous face aucun relief; la dalle pleine, d'épaisseur uniforme, est autoportante. Ce type de plancher ne convient que pour de petites portées. 1, record 1, French, - plancher%20plan
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pisos y cielos rasos
- Utilización del hormigón
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- losa plana
1, record 1, Spanish, losa%20plana
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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