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ridge pole [2 records]

Record 1 2013-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
  • Structural Framework
DEF

The horizontal board set on edge, at which the rafters meet.

CONT

The ridgeboard is placed between the upper most ends of the rafters, which are then nailed together on opposite sides of this board. It serves to tie the rafters together and makes the erection of the roof easier.

Key term(s)
  • roof tree
  • ridge piece
  • ridge beam
  • ridge plate

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
  • Charpentes
DEF

Pièce de bois placée horizontalement au sommet du toit, sur laquelle vient s'appuyer la tête des chevrons.

CONT

Le faîtage permet l'enlignement parfait des chevrons et empêche un affaissement partiel de la toiture au cas où un ou plusieurs chevrons viendraient à faiblir sous un effort tel que la charge de neige ou de glace.

Key term(s)
  • planche faîtière
  • planche de faîte
  • longrine de faîtage
  • poutre faîtière

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Techos (Elementos de edificios)
  • Estructuras (Construcción)
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Record 2 2012-02-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

On open-top van bodies, removable member installed lengthwise down the center which supports a tarpaulin in a tent- like manner.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Support métallique amovible monté dans le sens longitudinal d'un plateau-ridelles, servant à maintenir les arceaux de bâche en place et contribuant à supporter la bâche.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
DEF

Soporte metálico removible montado a lo largo de una plataforma de varas, que sirve para mantener fijos los cerquillo

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