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SPRINGING LINE [2 records]

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Record 1 2000-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Field Engineering (Military)
  • Architecture
DEF

In masonry arch bridges, the line along which the lower side of the arch and the vertical face of the pier meet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie (Militaire)
  • Architecture
DEF

En maçonnerie, ligne le long de laquelle la base de l'arc et la paroi verticale du pilier se rencontrent.

OBS

ligne de naissance : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie; terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architecture
DEF

The usually horizontal line connecting the two opposite points at which the curve of an arch begins.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture
DEF

Ligne qui joint les naissances.

Spanish

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