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FREESTANDING [1 record]

Record 1 2000-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Constructed Works
  • Architecture
DEF

Standing alone and on its own foundation free of architectural or supporting frame or attachment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de constructions
  • Architecture
DEF

Se dit d'une structure qui assure par elle-même sa propre stabilité, sans liaison avec d'autres ouvrages.

DEF

Se dit de toute structure dont la seule forme suffit à assurer sa stabilité.

DEF

Dont la stabilité est assurée par la forme (sans support).

OBS

autoportant : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de construcciones
  • Arquitectura
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