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Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-08-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Constructed Works
- Civil Architecture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pneumatic structure
1, record 1, English, pneumatic%20structure
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- air structure 2, record 1, English, air%20structure
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structure held up by a slight excess of internal air pressure above the air pressure in the atmosphere outside. 3, record 1, English, - pneumatic%20structure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A structure in which gas or air pressure differentials control and ensure stability of form. 4, record 1, English, - pneumatic%20structure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... in Pneumatic Architecture structural stability is the product of the release of internal environmental energy(air or gas pressure) within a membrane or bag(generally made of PVC coated nylon). Pneumatic Architecture is therefore a sub-category of pressurized construction(water or other liquids can also be used to pressurize). Three main types of Pneumatic structures are identified :air-inflated, air-supported, and air-controlled. 5, record 1, English, - pneumatic%20structure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pneumatics can be sub-divided into the two main categories of air-stabilised structures and air-controlled structures... Air-stabilised construction can be further sub-divided into two distinct classes of structure : single wall air-supported and dual wall air-inflated structures... 4, record 1, English, - pneumatic%20structure
Record 1, Key term(s)
- pneumatic
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Types de constructions
- Architecture civile
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- structure gonflable
1, record 1, French, structure%20gonflable
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'expression structure gonflable s'applique à toute structure déformable, dont la rigidité dépend uniquement de la pression intérieure. Celle-ci crée dans la structure souple une pré-tension suffisante pour que, sous les efforts extérieurs, toutes les parties de la structure restent en tension. Un grand nombre d'objets répondent à cette définition, tels que les pneus, bateaux pneumatiques, ballons, structures à ossature gonflable, à double paroi, et à simple paroi. 2, record 1, French, - structure%20gonflable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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