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Record 1 2011-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
  • Structural Framework
DEF

A truss used to support a pitched roof, whose ties cross each others and are connected to the opposite rafters at an intermediate point along their length.

Key term(s)
  • scissor truss

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
  • Charpentes
CONT

Ferme à écharpes posée sur mur. Dans cette ferme, les pieds des arbalétriers sont liés avec ceux des écharpes par des assemblages particulièrement solides [...]; les écharpes se croisent à leur point de rencontre avec le poinçon et sont, chacune dans son cours, reliées avec l'arbalétrier correspondant par une moise pendante.

Spanish

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