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hollow masonry unit [1 record]

Record 1 2003-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Masonry Materials
OBS

The French term "corps creux" is a generic which covers both "concrete blocks" and "structural clay tile" (see records).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux de maçonnerie
DEF

Élément moulé alvéolaire, en brique, béton, etc., employé pour un mur porteur (parpaing, brique creuse), en enrobage d'une ossature métallique, ou entre les poutrelles d'un plancher (hourdis).

DEF

Matériau de maçonnerie moulé comportant une proportion importante de vides d'air; blocs, briques creuses, et surtout hourdis creux pour entrevous de planchers.

CONT

Plancher en béton armé à corps creux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Materiales de albañilería
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