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MODULE ARCHITECTURAL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1997-10-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- module
1, record 1, English, module
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit of measurement by which the proportions of a building or part of a building are regulated. 2, record 1, English, - module
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In classical architecture, [the module is] either the diameter or half the diameter of a column at the base of its shaft, in either case divided into minutes so that the full diameter represents 60 minutes. 2, record 1, English, - module
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In modern architecture, [the module is] any unit of measurement which facilitates prefabrication. 2, record 1, English, - module
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- module
1, record 1, French, module
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- module architectural 2, record 1, French, module%20architectural
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Longueur prise arbitrairement comme unité de référence pour l'établissement des proportions relatives et de l'ordonnance d'un ensemble architectural. 3, record 1, French, - module
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les ordres architecturaux anciens, le module était le demi-diamètre du pied du fût des colonnes. 3, record 1, French, - module
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diseño arquitectónico
- Cálculo, tolerancia y modulación (Construcción)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- módulo
1, record 1, Spanish, m%C3%B3dulo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Medida o elemento que se toma como unidad para establecer [...] proporciones; por ejemplo, en arquitectura, la mitad del diámetro inferior de una columna. 2, record 1, Spanish, - m%C3%B3dulo
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