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Record 1 2020-05-13

English

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

A structural member connecting the lower ends of a pair of principal rafters to prevent them from moving apart.

OBS

tie beam: not to be confused with a tie beam that is used in concrete work to distribute horizontal forces between a pair of pile caps or footings.

French

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

Pièce de charpente horizontale maintenant l'écartement des arbalétriers.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Techos (Elementos de edificios)
  • Estructuras (Construcción)
DEF

Cordón inferior de una cercha.

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