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PLANK COVERING [1 record]

Record 1 1999-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Floors and Ceilings
DEF

The thick boards or planks used as structure flooring, usually for long spans between joists or for heavy service.

DEF

Prefabricated components forming the horizontal structure of a floor....

OBS

decking: Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Planchers et plafonds
DEF

Plancher de charpente bien dressé et dont les joints sont maintenus ou non au moyen de clefs.

CONT

Plancher. Le platelage est placé en altitude par une série d'étais avec tendeurs à lanterne; chaque file d'étais soutient un cours (une longueur) de poutre sur lequel viennent prendre appui les solives du platelage.

OBS

clé (clef) : Pièce de bois insérée dans un assemblage de deux autres pièces.

Spanish

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