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ROOF ARCH [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-06-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Real Estate
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- East Memorial Building
1, record 1, English, East%20Memorial%20Building
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Veterans Memorial Buildings 1, record 1, English, Veterans%20Memorial%20Buildings
correct, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These twin buildings are located on Wellington Street in Ottawa. They overlook the Ottawa River and Quebec' s Gatineau Hills. Their architecture, in particular their chateau style, copper roofs and stone facing, is in keeping with the Parliament Buildings, the old stone churches and other federal buildings in the vicinity. The architects were Messieurs Allward and Gouinlock. Work on the East Memorial Building began in 1949 and was completed in 1956. The West Memorial building was completed in 1962. Construction of the two edifices, originally called "Veterans Memorial Buildings", began following the Second World War. In addition to honouring those who served and those who died in that war, the buildings would also house, under one roof, the employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the associated Agencies, who initially were housed in several locations in Ottawa. The Memorial Arch which connects the East and West Memorial Buildings, as they are now called, spans Lyon Street. 1, record 1, English, - East%20Memorial%20Building
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Immobilier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Édifice commémoratif de l'Est
1, record 1, French, %C3%89difice%20comm%C3%A9moratif%20de%20l%27Est
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Édifices commémoratifs des anciens combattants 2, record 1, French, %C3%89difices%20comm%C3%A9moratifs%20des%20anciens%20combattants
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces édifices jumeaux sont situés à Ottawa, rue Wellington. De ces immeubles, on peut voir la rivière des Outaouais, et les collines de la Gatineau au Québec. De par leur architecture, et tout particulièrement leur aspect de château, leurs toits de cuivre et leur revêtement en pierre, ils s'harmonisent avec les édifices du Parlement, les vieilles églises en pierre et d'autres immeubles fédéraux avoisinants. Les architectes sont MM. Allward et Gouinlock. La construction de l'Édifice commémoratif de l'Est dura de 1949 à 1956, et celle de l'Édifice commémoratif de l'Ouest, de 1954 à 1962. D'abord appelés «Édifices commémoratifs des anciens combattants», les deux immeubles furent érigés après la Seconde Guerre mondiale pour rendre hommage à ceux et celles qui avaient servi ou donné leur vie au cours de cette guerre, et pour réunir sous un même toit les employés du ministère des Affaires des anciens combattants et ceux des organismes associés, jusqu'alors répartis dans plusieurs endroits à Ottawa. Les deux immeubles, désormais appelés Édifice commémoratif de l'Est et Édifice commémoratif de l'Ouest, sont reliés par une arche commémorative qui traverse la rue Lyon. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%89difice%20comm%C3%A9moratif%20de%20l%27Est
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Real Estate
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- West Memorial Building
1, record 2, English, West%20Memorial%20Building
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Veterans Memorial Buildings 1, record 2, English, Veterans%20Memorial%20Buildings
correct, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These twin buildings are located on Wellington Street in Ottawa. They overlook the Ottawa River and Quebec' s Gatineau Hills. Their architecture, in particular their chateau style, copper roofs and stone facing, is in keeping with the Parliament Buildings, the old stone churches and other federal buildings in the vicinity. The architects were Messieurs Allward and Gouinlock. Work on the East Memorial Building began in 1949 and was completed in 1956. The West Memorial Building was completed in 1962. Construction of the two edifices, originally called "Veterans Memorial Buildings", began following the Second World War. In addition to honouring those who served and those who died in that war, the buildings would also house, under one roof, the employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the associated Agencies, who initially were housed in several locations in Ottawa. The Memorial Arch which connects the East and West Memorial Buildings, as they are now called, spans Lyon Street. 1, record 2, English, - West%20Memorial%20Building
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Immobilier
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Édifice commémoratif de l'Ouest
1, record 2, French, %C3%89difice%20comm%C3%A9moratif%20de%20l%27Ouest
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Édifices commémoratifs des anciens combattants 1, record 2, French, %C3%89difices%20comm%C3%A9moratifs%20des%20anciens%20combattants
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces édifices jumeaux sont situés à Ottawa, rue Wellington. De ces immeubles, on peut voir la rivière des Outaouais, et les collines de la Gatineau au Québec. De par leur architecture, et tout particulièrement leur aspect de château, leurs toits de cuivre et leur revêtement en pierre, ils s'harmonisent avec les édifices du Parlement, les vieilles églises en pierre et d'autres immeubles fédéraux avoisinants. Les architectes sont MM. Allward et Gouinlock. La construction de l'Édifice commémoratif de l'Est dura de 1949 à 1956, et celle de l'Édifice commémoratif de l'Ouest, de 1954 à 1962. D'abord appelés «Édifices commémoratifs des anciens combattants», les deux immeubles furent érigés après la Seconde Guerre mondiale pour rendre hommage à ceux et celles qui avaient servi ou donné leur vie au cours de cette guerre, et pour réunir sous un même toit les employés du ministère des Affaires des anciens combattants et ceux des organismes associés, jusqu'alors répartis dans plusieurs endroits à Ottawa. Les deux immeubles, désormais appelés Édifice commémoratif de l'Est et Édifice commémoratif de l'Ouest, sont reliés par une arche commémorative qui traverse la rue Lyon. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%89difice%20comm%C3%A9moratif%20de%20l%27Ouest
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-05-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Elements
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- flying buttress
1, record 3, English, flying%20buttress
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- arch buttress 2, record 3, English, arch%20buttress
correct
- arched buttress 3, record 3, English, arched%20buttress
correct
- arc-boutant 4, record 3, English, arc%2Dboutant
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A masonry structure typically consisting of a straight inclined bar carried on an arch and a solid pier or buttress against which it abuts that is used to take up the thrust of a roof or vault which cannot be supported by ordinary buttress. 5, record 3, English, - flying%20buttress
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The upper flying buttress properly designed, therefore had a vital structural function in stabilizing the upper clerestory and the high timber roofs of buildings such as the cathedral of Amiens. 6, record 3, English, - flying%20buttress
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'architecture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- arc-boutant
1, record 3, French, arc%2Dboutant
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- arcboutant 2, record 3, French, arcboutant
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organe de contrebutement formé d'un arc surmonté d'un petit mur aux assises horizontales et au faîte généralement rampant neutralisant par sa propre poussée une partie des poussées localisées d'un voûte ou d'un autre arc. [Vocabulaire de l'architecture] 3, record 3, French, - arc%2Dboutant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La croisée d'ogives et l'arc-boutant sont des perfectionnements inventés par les architectes français pour localiser les charges et désencombrer les édifices. 4, record 3, French, - arc%2Dboutant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : arcs-boutants. 2, record 3, French, - arc%2Dboutant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Élément de construction en maçonnerie, caractéristique des églises gothiques, constitué par un arc rampant extérieur aux édifices. Il a pour fonction de s'opposer à la poussée latérale des parties hautes d'une voûte; il prend lui-même appui sur un contrefort, ou culée, souvent surmonté d'un pinacle. 5, record 3, French, - arc%2Dboutant
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
arcboutant : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 6, record 3, French, - arc%2Dboutant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos arquitectónicos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- arbotante
1, record 3, Spanish, arbotante
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-01-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Building Elements
- Land Equipment (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- module
1, record 4, English, module
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[In the tent expandable modular system, ] a module consists of the canvas covering for the roof and sides and an arch frame with three purlins. A single module to be free standing requires a single additional arch with a set of purlins. 2, record 4, English, - module
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
module: term officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 3, record 4, English, - module
Record 4, Key term(s)
- modules
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments du bâtiment
- Matériel terrestre (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- module
1, record 4, French, module
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
module : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 4, French, - module
Record 4, Key term(s)
- modules
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-08-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- eyebrow
1, record 5, English, eyebrow
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- eyebrow dormer 2, record 5, English, eyebrow%20dormer
correct
- eyebrow window 3, record 5, English, eyebrow%20window
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A low, curve-headed dormer without side walls; typically used on shingle or slate roofs, with the courses continuous over the top of the dormer. 1, record 5, English, - eyebrow
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A low dormer in a roof over which the roof is carried, in a wave line similar to the arch or ridge, over an eye. 2, record 5, English, - eyebrow
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chapeau de gendarme
1, record 5, French, chapeau%20de%20gendarme
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- lucarne à chapeau de gendarme 2, record 5, French, lucarne%20%C3%A0%20chapeau%20de%20gendarme
feminine noun
- lucarne chapeau de gendarme 3, record 5, French, lucarne%20chapeau%20de%20gendarme
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-07-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Construction Materials
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- freespan roof
1, record 6, English, freespan%20roof
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- self supporting roof 2, record 6, English, self%20supporting%20roof
correct
- self-supporting roof 3, record 6, English, self%2Dsupporting%20roof
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... take shelter in an inner hallway or room, ideally in the basement or the ground floor. Do not use the elevator and stay away from windows. Avoid buildings such as gymnasiums, churches and auditoriums with freespan roofs. These roofs do not have supports in the middle and may collapse if a tornado hits them. If you are in one of these buildings take cover under a sturdy structure. 4, record 6, English, - freespan%20roof
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
He also claimed the roof was stronger and self supporting as it was built like an arch. This self supporting roof also didn’t require interior supports. This lack of interior posts allowed for easier storage of hay and grain as many barns were built into the side of a bank or hill, allowing a wagon to be drawn into the maw and unloaded. 2, record 6, English, - freespan%20roof
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- toiture autoportante
1, record 6, French, toiture%20autoportante
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le concept porte sur un bâtiment simple, fonctionnellement optimal, de même que très ouvert et accessible au public. La structure est constituée de 21 «arbres» en acier qui supportent le toit et autour desquels la façade se développe librement. [...] La dalle de toiture autoportante avec auvent suggère une continuité spatiale et crée ouverture et accessibilité. À l'intérieur, l'acier constitue le motif principal. Les arbres monumentaux et le développement de la structure du toit sont visibles partout et renforcés par la présence des autres matériaux. 2, record 6, French, - toiture%20autoportante
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] abritez-vous dans un corridor ou une pièce la plus proche possible du centre de l'immeuble, idéalement au sous-sol ou au rez-de-chaussée. N'utilisez pas l'ascenseur et éloignez-vous des fenêtres. Évitez les immeubles à toiture autoportante comme les gymnases, les églises et les auditoriums. Le toit de ces immeubles n'est pas supporté au milieu et peut s'effondrer s'il est touché directement par la tornade. Si vous vous trouvez dans un immeuble de ce genre, abritez-vous sous une structure solide. 3, record 6, French, - toiture%20autoportante
Record 6, Key term(s)
- toiture auto-portante
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-05-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mining Operations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pressure arch
1, record 7, English, pressure%20arch
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The driving of a narrow roadway results in the development of a pressure arch over the excavation. The strata within the arch bend slightly and cease to support the overlying beds, and the load is transferred to the solid coal or rock along the sides. The wider the roadway, the greater is the span of the arch and its height at the crown. A similar but larger pressure arch is formed across a longwall face, with one leg resting on the solid coal and the other on the solid pack behind the coal face. 1, record 7, English, - pressure%20arch
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Roadway pressure arch, roof pressure arch, span of pressure arch, width of pressure arch. 2, record 7, English, - pressure%20arch
Record 7, Key term(s)
- floor pressure arch
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- voûte de pression
1, record 7, French, vo%C3%BBte%20de%20pression
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- voûte de poussée 1, record 7, French, vo%C3%BBte%20de%20pouss%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Voûte de pression au-dessus d'une galerie. 2, record 7, French, - vo%C3%BBte%20de%20pression
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Largeur d'une voûte de pression, portée d'une voûte de pression. 2, record 7, French, - vo%C3%BBte%20de%20pression
Record 7, Key term(s)
- voûte de toit
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explotación minera
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- arco de presión
1, record 7, Spanish, arco%20de%20presi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-01-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
- Furnaces and Ovens (Metallurgy)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- drop arch
1, record 8, English, drop%20arch
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An auxiliary arch below the inner surface of the main roof. 1, record 8, English, - drop%20arch
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
- Fours (Métallurgie)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- écran de voûte
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9cran%20de%20vo%C3%BBte
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Voûte auxiliaire, située au-dessous de l'intrados de la voûte principale. 1, record 8, French, - %C3%A9cran%20de%20vo%C3%BBte
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-01-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- hyperbolic paraboloid roof
1, record 9, English, hyperbolic%20paraboloid%20roof
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roof in the shape of a double-curved shell, the geometry of which is generated by straight lines. The shape consists of a continuous plane developing from a parabolic arch in one direction to a similar inverted parabola in another. 2, record 9, English, - hyperbolic%20paraboloid%20roof
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- couverture en paraboloïde hyperbolique
1, record 9, French, couverture%20en%20parabolo%C3%AFde%20hyperbolique
correct, proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Paraboloïde hyperbolique. On peut considérer cette surface à double courbure inverse comme engendrée par une droite qui se déplace en s'appuyant sur deux droites fixes non situées dans un même plan. Il est donc possible de réaliser une telle surface réglée gauche par le croisement d'éléments rectilignes (planches, câbles, etc.), soit de façon définitive, en lui superposant une étanchéité, soit comme cintrage d'une coque en matériau plastique armé (ciment ou résine). Une des premières applications du paraboloïde hyperbolique, ou P.H., ou «selle de cheval» a été la couverture suspendue de la halle de Raleigh (États-Unis) [...] 2, record 9, French, - couverture%20en%20parabolo%C3%AFde%20hyperbolique
Record 9, Key term(s)
- couverture en P.H.
- couverture en selle de cheval
- toit en paraboloïde hyperbolique
- toit en P.H.
- toit en selle de cheval
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1983-08-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
- Furnaces and Ovens (Metallurgy)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The vertical distance through which the centre of a sprung arch(roof) rises as a result of thermal expansion. 1, record 10, English, - rise
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
- Fours (Métallurgie)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Distance verticale dont s'élève le centre d'une voûte arc-boutée par suite de la dilatation thermique. 1, record 10, French, - mont%C3%A9e
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- limb of a fold 1, record 11, English, limb%20of%20a%20fold
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Arch limb or Roof I 1, record 11, English, - limb%20of%20a%20fold
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- flanc normal de l'anticlinal 1, record 11, French, flanc%20normal%20de%20l%27anticlinal
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- flanc normal supérieur 1, record 11, French, flanc%20normal%20sup%C3%A9rieur
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(22) 55 1, record 11, French, - flanc%20normal%20de%20l%27anticlinal
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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