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skeleton framing [2 records]

Record 1 1985-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Structural Framework
CONT

In skeleton framing all the gravity loadings of the structure, including the walls, are supported by the ... framework. Such walls are termed nonbearing or curtain walls.

OBS

As opposed to "wall-bearing framing".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Charpentes
CONT

Une ossature ajourée est caractérisée par un (...) squelette formé d'éléments verticaux, horizontaux et obliques, droits ou courbes, de faible encombrement; la fermeture [est] réalisée par des remplissages (ou murs-écrans) (...)

CONT

Avec ce type de murs [ossaturés], la charge de l'édifice est supportée par une ossature de poutres et de poteaux, reliée aux planchers des (...) étages pour constituer un tout indéformable sous l'action des charges (...)

OBS

Par opposition à "ossature massive".

Spanish

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Record 2 1984-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Structural Framework

French

Domaine(s)
  • Charpentes
OBS

Banque des mots no 8.

Spanish

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