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ROOF CROSS SECTION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-03-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Building Elements
- Structural Framework
- Metal Construction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stepped column
1, record 1, English, stepped%20column
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A column whose cross section changes abruptly at several points along its length. 2, record 1, English, - stepped%20column
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A typical example of [how stepped columns are used] is in industrial buildings with overhead travelling cranes; the reduced cross section is adequate to support the roof structure but must be increased at crane level to cater for the additional loads. Stepped columns can also be used in multi-storey buildings to resist the loads in the columns at the lower levels. 3, record 1, English, - stepped%20column
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments du bâtiment
- Charpentes
- Construction métallique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poteau à baïonnette
1, record 1, French, poteau%20%C3%A0%20ba%C3%AFonnette
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1982-08-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cofferdams and Dewatering (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- I.C.O.S. wall
1, record 2, English, I%2EC%2EO%2ES%2E%20wall
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cross Section of Milan Subway : 1. I. C. O. S. wall installed first from street level. 2. Excavation made to El.-1. 34 and roof poured. 3. Excavation completed and invert poured. 1, record 2, English, - I%2EC%2EO%2ES%2E%20wall
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Épuisements et batardeaux (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mur ICOS 1, record 2, French, mur%20ICOS
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Coupe du métro de Milan: 1) Murs ICOS coulés en premier à partir du niveau de la rue. 2) Excavation réalisée jusqu'à la côte - 4 m et bétonnage du toit. 3) Excavation terminée et bétonnage de la dalle. 1, record 2, French, - mur%20ICOS
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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