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TIE-BEAM [2 records]

Record 1 2020-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Concrete Construction
  • Structural Framework
DEF

A beam (usually of reinforced concrete) used to distribute horizontal forces to other pile caps or footings.

Key term(s)
  • tie-beam

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bétonnage
  • Charpentes
DEF

Poutre en béton armé entrecroisant les massifs de fondation dans l'infrastructure d'une construction.

CONT

La longrine de redressement est une poutre en béton armé reposant sur des fondations ponctuelles ou continues et pouvant supporter un voile de remplissage ou un mur en maçonnerie.

Spanish

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Record 2 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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