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BUTTRESSED WALL [2 records]

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Record 1 1982-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foundation Engineering
  • Walls and Partitions
OBS

Counterforts are ties between the vertical stem of a wall and its base (...). Placed on the earth side of the stem, they are essentially wedge-shaped cantilevers. (Walls with supports on the other side are called buttressed retaining walls).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technique des fondations
  • Murs et cloisons
OBS

La stabilité des murs cantilevers et à contreforts est calculée de la même façon; (...)

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Walls and Partitions

French

Domaine(s)
  • Murs et cloisons

Spanish

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