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CROSS BRACING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-04-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Floors and Ceilings
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cross bridging
1, record 1, English, cross%20bridging
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- diagonal bridging 2, record 1, English, diagonal%20bridging
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bridging in the form of continuous cross bracing between joists or similar members;... 3, record 1, English, - cross%20bridging
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Planchers et plafonds
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- étrésillonnement
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9tr%C3%A9sillonnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- contreventement par étrésillons 2, record 1, French, contreventement%20par%20%C3%A9tr%C3%A9sillons
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
étrésillonnement : Mise en place d'étrésillons [...] 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tr%C3%A9sillonnement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
étrésillon : Pièce d'étaiement disposée de façon transversale pour maintenir un écartement entre deux tableaux d'une baie en cours de travaux, entre deux murs déversés l'un vers l'autre, entre deux solives d'un plancher, ou entre deux parois blindées d'une tranchée. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tr%C3%A9sillonnement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Contreventements par entretoises. Entretoises ou étrésillons placés en files espacées de mètre en mètre [...] Fig. 10.- Solives contreventées par étrésillons. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tr%C3%A9sillonnement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
contreventement: élément de construction destiné à protéger celle-ci contre les déformations dues à des efforts horizontaux. - Action de contreventer. 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A9tr%C3%A9sillonnement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-04-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Structural Framework
- Rough Carpentry
- Metal Framework Elements
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bracing
1, record 2, English, bracing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bracing consists of structural elements that are installed to provide restraint or support, or both, to other members so that the complete assembly forms a stable structure. Bracing may be in lateral, longitudinal, and transverse planes and may consist of sway, cross, vertical, diagonal, horizontal, and like elements to resist wind, earthquake, erection, and other forces. 1, record 2, English, - bracing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Charpentes
- Charpenterie
- Éléments de charpentes métalliques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contreventement
1, record 2, French, contreventement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout ouvrage de consolidation par triangulation à l'aide de pièces obliques, visant à empêcher toute déformation par poussée horizontale. 1, record 2, French, - contreventement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1988-06-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
- Structural Framework
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- top lateral bracing
1, record 3, English, top%20lateral%20bracing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lateral bracing of a bridge ties the two trusses together and assures a stable and rigid structure. The top lateral bracing consists of cross struts connecting the top chords at opposite panel points and the diagonals joining the ends of adjacent cross struts. 1, record 3, English, - top%20lateral%20bracing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
- Charpentes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contreventement transversal supérieur
1, record 3, French, contreventement%20transversal%20sup%C3%A9rieur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- contreventement horizontal supérieur 1, record 3, French, contreventement%20horizontal%20sup%C3%A9rieur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ponts à poutres latérales sans contreventement supérieur. 2, record 3, French, - contreventement%20transversal%20sup%C3%A9rieur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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