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steel post [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cellars and Basements
  • Supports and Reinforcement (Construction)
DEF

Metal post used in basement to support a beam.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Caves et sous-sols
  • Étayage et consolidation (Construction)
CONT

Un poteau d'acier ou de bois sert généralement au sous-sol à appuyer les poutres qui, à leur tour, appuient l'extrémité intérieure des solives du rez-de-chaussée. Les poteaux d'acier de charpente ronds, réglables, munis d'une platine aux deux extrémités sont couramment employés.

Spanish

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