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PILASTRA [1 record]

Record 1 2003-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Walls and Partitions
DEF

A rectangular support or pier projecting partially from a wall and treated architecturally as a column, with a base, shaft and capital.

DEF

Pier attached to a wall. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

attached pier: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Murs et cloisons
DEF

Pilier engagé, colonne plate engagée dans un mur ou un support et formant une légère saillie.

DEF

Pilier engagé dans un mur. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

pilastre : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Paredes y mamparas
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