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RIDGE BEAM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Structural Framework
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ridgeboard
1, record 1, English, ridgeboard
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ridge board 2, record 1, English, ridge%20board
correct
- ridge pole 3, record 1, English, ridge%20pole
correct
- ridgepole 4, record 1, English, ridgepole
correct
- ridgepiece 4, record 1, English, ridgepiece
correct
- ridgeplate 4, record 1, English, ridgeplate
correct
- ridge purlin 5, record 1, English, ridge%20purlin
correct
- ridge 6, record 1, English, ridge
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The horizontal board set on edge, at which the rafters meet. 7, record 1, English, - ridgeboard
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ridgeboard is placed between the upper most ends of the rafters, which are then nailed together on opposite sides of this board. It serves to tie the rafters together and makes the erection of the roof easier. 8, record 1, English, - ridgeboard
Record 1, Key term(s)
- roof tree
- ridge piece
- ridge beam
- ridge plate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Charpentes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- faîtage
1, record 1, French, fa%C3%AEtage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- panne faîtière 2, record 1, French, panne%20fa%C3%AEti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- faîte 3, record 1, French, fa%C3%AEte
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de bois placée horizontalement au sommet du toit, sur laquelle vient s'appuyer la tête des chevrons. 4, record 1, French, - fa%C3%AEtage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le faîtage permet l'enlignement parfait des chevrons et empêche un affaissement partiel de la toiture au cas où un ou plusieurs chevrons viendraient à faiblir sous un effort tel que la charge de neige ou de glace. 5, record 1, French, - fa%C3%AEtage
Record 1, Key term(s)
- planche faîtière
- planche de faîte
- longrine de faîtage
- poutre faîtière
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Techos (Elementos de edificios)
- Estructuras (Construcción)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cumbrera
1, record 1, Spanish, cumbrera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- viga cumbrera 1, record 1, Spanish, viga%20cumbrera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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