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HEADER BEAM [1 record]

Record 1 2003-05-20

English

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

The large beam or timber into which the common joists are fitted when framing around openings for stairs, chimneys, or any openings in a floor or roof, placed so as to fit between two long beams and support the ends of short timbers.

OBS

The term "header" refers to any structural member placed at right angles to most framing members in a wall, floor, or roof.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Charpentes
  • Planchers et plafonds
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
DEF

Petite poutre horizontale bordant une ouverture dans un plancher et transmettant les charges apportées par les solives boiteuses aux solives d'enchevêtrure.

OBS

Ce terme concerne tous les genres d'ouvertures : cheminée, escalier, trappe, plancher ou toiture.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estructuras (Construcción)
  • Pisos y cielos rasos
  • Techos (Elementos de edificios)
DEF

Viga que se empotra en otra sin que exista apoyo en el encuentro.

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