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Record 1 2003-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Structural Framework
  • Masonry Practice
DEF

To test the verticality or find the depth of by means of a plumb line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Charpentes
  • Maçonnerie
DEF

Chercher le point d'une surface (sol, plancher,...) situé exactement à la verticale d'un point de référence. On utilise pour cela une toupie, fil à plomb dont la masse est un cône renversé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estructuras (Construcción)
  • Albañilería
DEF

Verificar la verticalidad de un elemento o hacerlo vertical.

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