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ALTERNATE JOINTS [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Masonry Practice
  • Joints and Connections (Construction)
DEF

An arrangement of masonry units, such that the vertical joints between adjacent units are staggered.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maçonnerie
  • Joints et assemblages (Construction)
DEF

Manière de poser les éléments de maçonnerie afin d'éviter que les joints verticaux des rangs adjacents soient en ligne.

DEF

Joints de maçonneries d'assises successives disposés de façon à ce qu'ils soient alternés et en liaison d'une assise à l'autre.

CONT

Un ouvrage est dit à joints croisés lorsque les joints verticaux sont bien alternés et en liaison d'une assise à l'autre; [...]

OBS

Rompre les joints.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Albañilería
  • Juntas y conexiones (Construcción)
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