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TILE CLAY [38 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-01-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- roof covering
1, record 1, English, roof%20covering
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- roofing 2, record 1, English, roofing
correct, standardized
- roof cladding 3, record 1, English, roof%20cladding
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The upper layer or layers of a roof providing a weatherproof surface. 4, record 1, English, - roof%20covering
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Roof coverings are the final outside layer that is placed on top of a roof deck. Common roof coverings include wooden and composition shingles, wooden shakes, rubber imitation tile, steel imitation shakes or tile, clay tile, slate, tin, and tar-and-gravel. 5, record 1, English, - roof%20covering
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
roofing: designation and definition standardized by ISO. 6, record 1, English, - roof%20covering
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couverture
1, record 1, French, couverture
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- paroi d'étanchéité 2, record 1, French, paroi%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- manteau de protection 3, record 1, French, manteau%20de%20protection
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recouvrement étanche de la partie supérieure des édifices, variable suivant la configuration des surfaces à couvrir, les matériaux dont on dispose, le climat, etc. 4, record 1, French, - couverture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les couvertures constituent la dernière couche extérieure placée par-dessus le platelage. Les couvertures les plus communes sont les bardeaux de bois, les bardeaux de matériaux composites, les bardeaux de fente, les carreaux en imitation caoutchouc, les bardeaux ou les carreaux en imitation acier, les tuiles de terre cuite, l'ardoise, l'étain et le feutre goudronné avec protection. 5, record 1, French, - couverture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La couverture, partie extérieure du toit, ne participe pas à la stabilité des ouvrages, mais doit protéger de façon étanche et durable les superstructures d'un édifice contre les intempéries. 6, record 1, French, - couverture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couverture : désignation normalisée par l'ISO. 7, record 1, French, - couverture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
couverture : désignation publiée au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 septembre 2000. 8, record 1, French, - couverture
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Ceramics
- Natural Construction Materials
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- structural clay product
1, record 2, English, structural%20clay%20product
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- clay building material 2, record 2, English, clay%20building%20material
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Typical structural clay products are building brick, paving brick, terra-cotta facing tile, roofing tile, and drainage pipe. These objects are made from commonly occurring natural materials, which are mixed with water, formed into the desired shape, and fired in a kiln in order to give the clay mixture a permanent bond. 3, record 2, English, - structural%20clay%20product
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Céramiques industrielles
- Matériaux de construction naturels
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- produit de construction en argile
1, record 2, French, produit%20de%20construction%20en%20argile
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- matériau de construction en argile 2, record 2, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20de%20construction%20en%20argile
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-07-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Ceramics
- Interior Covering Materials
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- quarry tile
1, record 3, English, quarry%20tile
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- quarry 2, record 3, English, quarry
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tile usually 6 in [square] or more in surface area and 1/2 to 3/4 in in thickness, made by the extrusion process from natural clay or shale. 3, record 3, English, - quarry%20tile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quarry tile is hard, dense, unglazed tile made either by the dry-press or extrusion method. 4, record 3, English, - quarry%20tile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ceramic tile is classified as wall, ceramic mosaic, quarry, or paver tile. Mosaic, paver, and quarry tile are generally used as floor coverings. 5, record 3, English, - quarry%20tile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Promenade decks. Horizontal slabs over habitable spaces generally exposed to weather and covered with quarry tile, flagstone, or other permanent topping. 3, record 3, English, - quarry%20tile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
It is normally supplied only in unglazed form, but some producers do apply glazes for special effects. 3, record 3, English, - quarry%20tile
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Céramiques industrielles
- Revêtements intérieurs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- carreau de grès cérame
1, record 3, French, carreau%20de%20gr%C3%A8s%20c%C3%A9rame
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les carreaux de grès cérame. [...] De texture analogue à celle du verre, c'est un produit dense, opaque, imperméable, non poreux [...] Sa ténacité (résistance à l'écrasement 2 tonnes/cm [carré]) est une de ses qualités maîtresses [...] Les épaisseurs sont de 10 à 15 mm pour les sols intérieurs, 6 à 10 mm pour les revêtements verticaux, 20 à 40 mm pour les sols extérieurs. 2, record 3, French, - carreau%20de%20gr%C3%A8s%20c%C3%A9rame
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grès cérame : céramique obtenue par cuisson de terres argileuses fines. 3, record 3, French, - carreau%20de%20gr%C3%A8s%20c%C3%A9rame
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme français «carreau de grès cérame» semble avoir plus d'extension que le terme anglais «quarry tile» et ses synonymes. 4, record 3, French, - carreau%20de%20gr%C3%A8s%20c%C3%A9rame
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cerámicas industriales
- Revestimientos para interiores
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- baldosa de gres
1, record 3, Spanish, baldosa%20de%20gres
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- loseta de gres 2, record 3, Spanish, loseta%20de%20gres
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Baldosa esmaltada o no, moldeada por extrusión a partir de arcilla natural o pizarra, y de superficie facial mayor o igual a 39 cm [cuadrados] 1, record 3, Spanish, - baldosa%20de%20gres
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-02-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Structural Framework
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- interior wall framing
1, record 4, English, interior%20wall%20framing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Steel, wood or clay tile partition which is assembled according to various methods of framing to subdivide an area. 1, record 4, English, - interior%20wall%20framing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Charpentes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- charpente de mur intérieur
1, record 4, French, charpente%20de%20mur%20int%C3%A9rieur
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cloison d'acier, de bois ou de blocs d'argile qui est assemblée suivant diverses méthodes de charpente afin de subdiviser une aire. 1, record 4, French, - charpente%20de%20mur%20int%C3%A9rieur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-11-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tile drainage
1, record 5, English, tile%20drainage
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tile drain : A baked, extruded clay pipe used for underground drain in land drainage system. 2, record 5, English, - tile%20drainage
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- drainage par canalisations en terre cuite
1, record 5, French, drainage%20par%20canalisations%20en%20terre%20cuite
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- drainage par canalisations en poterie 2, record 5, French, drainage%20par%20canalisations%20en%20poterie
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Autrefois les drains étaient constitués de tuiles, de pierres plates, de briques creuses [...] Aujourd'hui on utilise essentiellement deux types de drains : - les drains en terre cuite [...]; - les drains en matière plastiques [...] 3, record 5, French, - drainage%20par%20canalisations%20en%20terre%20cuite
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drenaje y riego (Agricultura)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- drenaje por tubos de barro
1, record 5, Spanish, drenaje%20por%20tubos%20de%20barro
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- drenaje por tubos de barro cocido 1, record 5, Spanish, drenaje%20por%20tubos%20de%20barro%20cocido
masculine noun
- drenaje por tubos de arcilla 1, record 5, Spanish, drenaje%20por%20tubos%20de%20arcilla
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-11-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Thermal Insulation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- insulated roof deck
1, record 6, English, insulated%20roof%20deck
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- insulated deck 2, record 6, English, insulated%20deck
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rmax Durasheath [TM] is a rigid foam plastic thermal insulation board composed of polyisocyanurate foam bonded to specially coated glass fiber facers on each side... Durasheath is laid over a suitable roof deck such as tongue-and-groove timber, plywood, or metal deck and covered with a suitable layer of plywood. An asphalt or wood shingle, concrete or clay tile, or standing seam metal roof may be installed over the insulated roof deck according to the roofing system instructions. 1, record 6, English, - insulated%20roof%20deck
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
insulated deck: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 6, English, - insulated%20roof%20deck
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Isolation thermique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- support isolé
1, record 6, French, support%20isol%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- support de couverture isolé 2, record 6, French, support%20de%20couverture%20isol%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couverture : Ensemble des ouvrages et matériaux de revêtement qui assurent le «couvert» d'un édifice. La couverture, partie extérieure de la toiture, ne participe pas à la stabilité des ouvrages, mais doit protéger de façon étanche et durable les superstructures d'un édifice contre les intempéries [...] 2, record 6, French, - support%20isol%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Si le support de couverture (planches, contreplaqué ou panneau d'aggloméré) est trempé sur le bord inférieur du toit et que vous pouvez observer un amoncellement de glace sur le toit, vous êtes en présence d'une barrière de glace. 3, record 6, French, - support%20isol%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
support isolé : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 6, French, - support%20isol%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Floors and Ceilings
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hollow-tile floor slab
1, record 7, English, hollow%2Dtile%20floor%20slab
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- hollow-tile floor 1, record 7, English, hollow%2Dtile%20floor
correct
- pot floor 1, record 7, English, pot%20floor
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A reinforced concrete floor slab whose load-bearing part consists of tee-beams reinforced with steel bars in the bottom of the span, usually bent over the support. It is cast over raws of structural clay tile. 1, record 7, English, - hollow%2Dtile%20floor%20slab
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Planchers et plafonds
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- plancher béton avec hourdis céramique
1, record 7, French, plancher%20b%C3%A9ton%20avec%20hourdis%20c%C3%A9ramique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- plancher préfabriqué en céramique et béton armé 2, record 7, French, plancher%20pr%C3%A9fabriqu%C3%A9%20en%20c%C3%A9ramique%20et%20b%C3%A9ton%20arm%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les planchers en béton armé peuvent (...) être fabriqués au moyen de corps creux en céramique ou en agglomérés d'agrégats légers formant coffrages perdus, dans lesquels est coulé le béton armé des poutrelles. Une dalle de répartition en béton armé est généralement coulée sur l'ensemble. 3, record 7, French, - plancher%20b%C3%A9ton%20avec%20hourdis%20c%C3%A9ramique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-05-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Terra Cotta
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- clay tile
1, record 8, English, clay%20tile
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- terra-cotta tile 1, record 8, English, terra%2Dcotta%20tile
correct
- burnt-clay tile 2, record 8, English, burnt%2Dclay%20tile
correct
- clay roofing tile 3, record 8, English, clay%20roofing%20tile
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A roofing tile made of burnt clay. 4, record 8, English, - clay%20tile
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Terres cuites
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tuile de terre cuite
1, record 8, French, tuile%20de%20terre%20cuite
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- tuile en terre cuite 2, record 8, French, tuile%20en%20terre%20cuite
correct, feminine noun
- tuile en argile 3, record 8, French, tuile%20en%20argile
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la couverture traditionnelle, réservée aux maisons d'habitation, qui utilise sur un support incliné à un ou deux versants, constitué par la charpente de bois ou de métal, des matériaux tels que tuiles de terre cuite, ardoises ou plaques de petit module. 1, record 8, French, - tuile%20de%20terre%20cuite
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-05-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Materials
- Terra Cotta
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- side-construction tile
1, record 9, English, side%2Dconstruction%20tile
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- side construction tile 2, record 9, English, side%20construction%20tile
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structural clay tile that receives its principal stress at right angles to the axes of the cells. 1, record 9, English, - side%2Dconstruction%20tile
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
- Terres cuites
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- brique creuse à perforations horizontales
1, record 9, French, brique%20creuse%20%C3%A0%20perforations%20horizontales
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- brique creuse à alvéoles horizontales 2, record 9, French, brique%20creuse%20%C3%A0%20alv%C3%A9oles%20horizontales
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La pose de ces briques perforées s'effectue dans le sens du filage avec les alvéoles verticales. 3, record 9, French, - brique%20creuse%20%C3%A0%20perforations%20horizontales
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme générique français «brique creuse» correspond au terme générique américain «hollow clay tile». 2, record 9, French, - brique%20creuse%20%C3%A0%20perforations%20horizontales
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-05-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Materials
- Terra Cotta
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- structural clay tile
1, record 10, English, structural%20clay%20tile
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- structural tile 2, record 10, English, structural%20tile
- hollow clay unit 3, record 10, English, hollow%20clay%20unit
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hollow masonry unit of burnt clay, shale, fireclay, or mixtures thereof, having parallel cells and/or cores within a single tile. 4, record 10, English, - structural%20clay%20tile
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Structural clay tile.... Tile are made from the same materials as brick, but all clay tile are formed by extrusion in the stiff-mud process.... A number of types of tile are made, each for a specific purpose :(1) load-bearing wall tile,(2) partition tile,(3) backup tile,(4) furring tile,(5) fireproofing tile,(6) floor tile,(7) structural clay facing tile,(8) structural glazed facing tile. 5, record 10, English, - structural%20clay%20tile
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
- Terres cuites
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bloc creux en terre cuite
1, record 10, French, bloc%20creux%20en%20terre%20cuite
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- corps creux en terre cuite 2, record 10, French, corps%20creux%20en%20terre%20cuite
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les maçonneries légères. (...) Ce genre de maçonnerie peut être réalisé au moyen soit de blocs creux en terre cuite ou en agglomérés de liants et granulats (...) soit de bétons légers (...) sous forme d'éléments de grand format (...) 1, record 10, French, - bloc%20creux%20en%20terre%20cuite
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
corps creux : élément moulé alvéolaire, en brique, béton, etc., employé pour un mur porteur (parpaing, brique creuse), en enrobage d'une ossature métallique, ou entre les poutrelles d'un plancher (hourdis). 3, record 10, French, - bloc%20creux%20en%20terre%20cuite
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-05-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- plain tile
1, record 11, English, plain%20tile
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- plane tile 2, record 11, English, plane%20tile
correct
- flat tile 3, record 11, English, flat%20tile
correct
- crown tile 4, record 11, English, crown%20tile
avoid, see observation, less frequent
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rectangular roofing tile made of concrete or burnt clay, which has two projecting nibs for hanging from battens. 1, record 11, English, - plain%20tile
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
for "crown tile" : This term is also used to designate another type of tile, i.e., the ridge tile, and is used much less frequently than the other terms for this concept. To avoid ambiguity, the other terms seem preferable. 5, record 11, English, - plain%20tile
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
for "crown tile" : In column 805 of STARC, vol. 3 (the columns are numbered at the bottom of each page). 5, record 11, English, - plain%20tile
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- tuile plate
1, record 11, French, tuile%20plate
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tuile plate est un élément constitué par une plaque de terre cuite présentant en tête de la tuile un ou deux tenons d'accrochage en sous face et, éventuellement, un ou deux trous de clouage. 2, record 11, French, - tuile%20plate
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2003-08-28
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Foundry Practice
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- coremaker
1, record 12, English, coremaker
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One that makes sand cores for metal castings or clay cores for iron pipe or metal cores for building tile. 2, record 12, English, - coremaker
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Fonderie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- noyauteur
1, record 12, French, noyauteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- noyauteuse 1, record 12, French, noyauteuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrier, ouvrière chargé(e) de l'exécution et/ou de la pose des noyaux à l'intérieur des moules de fonderie. 2, record 12, French, - noyauteur
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2003-05-15
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Materials
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- hollow masonry unit
1, record 13, English, hollow%20masonry%20unit
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- hollow masonry building unit 2, record 13, English, hollow%20masonry%20building%20unit
correct
- hollow unit 3, record 13, English, hollow%20unit
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The French term "corps creux" is a generic which covers both "concrete blocks" and "structural clay tile"(see records). 4, record 13, English, - hollow%20masonry%20unit
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- corps creux
1, record 13, French, corps%20creux
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- élément creux de maçonnerie 2, record 13, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20creux%20de%20ma%C3%A7onnerie
masculine noun
- élément creux 2, record 13, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20creux
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément moulé alvéolaire, en brique, béton, etc., employé pour un mur porteur (parpaing, brique creuse), en enrobage d'une ossature métallique, ou entre les poutrelles d'un plancher (hourdis). 3, record 13, French, - corps%20creux
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Matériau de maçonnerie moulé comportant une proportion importante de vides d'air; blocs, briques creuses, et surtout hourdis creux pour entrevous de planchers. 4, record 13, French, - corps%20creux
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plancher en béton armé à corps creux. 5, record 13, French, - corps%20creux
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materiales de albañilería
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- elemento hueco de mampostería
1, record 13, Spanish, elemento%20hueco%20de%20mamposter%C3%ADa
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2003-05-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Natural Construction Materials
- Exterior Covering Materials
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- ceramic tile
1, record 14, English, ceramic%20tile
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- tile 2, record 14, English, tile
correct, noun
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ceramic tile :... a surfacing unit, relatively thin with respect to surface area, with a body of clay or a mixture of clay and other ceramic materials that has been fired above red heat. 3, record 14, English, - ceramic%20tile
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 DEF
tile : Ceramic surfacing unit, usually relatively thin in relation to facial area, made from clay or a mixture of clay and other ceramic materials, called the body of the tile, having either a glazed or unglazed face and fired above red heat in the course of manufacture. 4, record 14, English, - ceramic%20tile
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ceramic tile is classified as wall, ceramic mosaic, quarry, or paver tile. Mosaic, paver, and quarry tile are generally used as floor coverings. 3, record 14, English, - ceramic%20tile
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction naturels
- Revêtements extérieurs
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- carreau céramique
1, record 14, French, carreau%20c%C3%A9ramique
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- carreau de céramique 2, record 14, French, carreau%20de%20c%C3%A9ramique
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carreaux céramiques : Le terme s'applique à l'ensemble des éléments fabriqués par cuisson de terres naturelles. 3, record 14, French, - carreau%20c%C3%A9ramique
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carreau : petite plaque, généralement de céramique, de forme quelconque, employée en quantité, par assemblage, pour constituer un revêtement. 4, record 14, French, - carreau%20c%C3%A9ramique
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Carreau : peut désigner tout élément plat de forme régulière en céramique, grès, ciment, pierre, marbre, etc,. susceptible d'entrer dans la composition d'un carrelage ou d'un revêtement céramique; cependant, au-dessus du format 30 x 30 cm, on parlera plutôt de dalles ou de plaques; et, au-dessous du format 5 x 5 cm, de mosaïque. 3, record 14, French, - carreau%20c%C3%A9ramique
Record 14, Key term(s)
- carreau de terre cuite
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materiales de construcción naturales
- Revestimientos para exteriores
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- azulejo de cerámica
1, record 14, Spanish, azulejo%20de%20cer%C3%A1mica
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2002-10-29
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Secondary Fibres (Textile)
- Natural Construction Materials
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- peat fibre
1, record 15, English, peat%20fibre
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- peat fiber 2, record 15, English, peat%20fiber
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An improvement to the basic French drain concept was the introduction of close fitting clay or concrete tiles, often wrapped by peat fibre. The peat fibre acted as a filter with moderate efficiency and durability. These tile drains tended to be widely used until the 1970's. 3, record 15, English, - peat%20fibre
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Fibres textiles secondaires
- Matériaux de construction naturels
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- fibre de tourbe
1, record 15, French, fibre%20de%20tourbe
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le groupe des fibres naturelles renferme : Toutes celles issues sans transformation chimique des règnes végétal, animal ou minéral. 2, record 15, French, - fibre%20de%20tourbe
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tourbe : Sol hydromorphe à nappe phréatique permanente, à accumulation de matière organique incomplètement décomposée, provenant des débris végétaux et racines des plantes hygrophiles (surtout les sphaignes). 3, record 15, French, - fibre%20de%20tourbe
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fibras textiles secundarias
- Materiales de construcción naturales
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- fibra de turba
1, record 15, Spanish, fibra%20de%20turba
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2000-10-31
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- tile roof
1, record 16, English, tile%20roof
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- tile roofing 2, record 16, English, tile%20roofing
correct
- tile covering 3, record 16, English, tile%20covering
correct
- tiling 4, record 16, English, tiling
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Due to the fact that different brands of roofing tiles are made from different materials, there can be no single approved method for applying tile roofs ... The following are two acceptable methods of installing Lifetile tile roofs. The first is based on a test report submitted by Lifetile. The second method is based on a procedure accepted by the Southern Building Code Congress through the National Evaluation Service. One of these two methods shall be used to apply Lifetile tile roofs. These methods do not apply to any other brands of tile roofing. 1, record 16, English, - tile%20roof
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... in regards drainage systems: Protective layers must permanently protect structure sealants from damaging influences, whether these be of static, dynamic or thermal origin. They may, in individual cases, form functional layers of the structure. In other words, the tile covering, as a protective layer designed to use, is actually a component of the sealant system. 5, record 16, English, - tile%20roof
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Replacing the old roof covering with a new, different roof covering may be difficult. Replacing asphalt shingles with a heavier slate or concrete tile covering may not be practical if the roof is not designed to take the increased loading. 6, record 16, English, - tile%20roof
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 4 CONT
In the end, we advised that all the tiles be removed to replace defective deck panels and install new underlayment. After testing several types of clay and concrete tiles at a 3 in 12 slope in our laboratory facilities, we concluded that tile roofing was not suited to such a low slope. 7, record 16, English, - tile%20roof
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- couverture en tuile
1, record 16, French, couverture%20en%20tuile
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- couverture en tuiles 2, record 16, French, couverture%20en%20tuiles
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La couverture en tuile de terre cuite est utilisée dans la plus grande partie de la France. Partant d'une même matière première, l'argile, la fabrication des tuiles répartie dans toutes les provinces, a donné naissance à une grande variété de types de tuiles, tant par leur forme que par leurs dimensions. 2, record 16, French, - couverture%20en%20tuile
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Couverture. Ensemble des ouvrages et matériaux de revêtement qui assurent le «couvert» d'un édifice. La couverture, partie extérieure de la toiture, ne participe pas à la stabilité des ouvrages, mais doit protéger de façon étanche et durable les superstructures d'un édifice contre les intempéries [...] 3, record 16, French, - couverture%20en%20tuile
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Techos (Elementos de edificios)
- Impermeabilización (Construcción)
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- cubierta de tejas
1, record 16, Spanish, cubierta%20de%20tejas
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
- tejado de tejas 1, record 16, Spanish, tejado%20de%20tejas
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2000-10-31
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- steep slope roof
1, record 17, English, steep%20slope%20roof
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- steep-slope roof 2, record 17, English, steep%2Dslope%20roof
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A roof having a surface or] surfaces with a slope greater than 2:12 inches. 3, record 17, English, - steep%20slope%20roof
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A roof with a slope exceeding 3 in 12(25%). Deemed appropriate to receive water-shedding type roofing materials such as asphalt shingles, wood shakes and shingles, concrete or clay tile, etc. 4, record 17, English, - steep%20slope%20roof
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- toit à pente raide
1, record 17, French, toit%20%C3%A0%20pente%20raide
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- toiture à pente raide 2, record 17, French, toiture%20%C3%A0%20pente%20raide
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'église Saint-Pierre, la plus ancienne, a été élevée entre 1717 et 1719. [...] Sa toiture à pente raide suit la déclivité du pignon formant un triangle équilatéral semblable à celui que l'on trouvait, à l'origine, à l'église Notre-Dame-des-Victoires. 2, record 17, French, - toit%20%C3%A0%20pente%20raide
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1999-12-29
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Huntingdon Formation
1, record 18, English, Huntingdon%20Formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 18, English, - Huntingdon%20Formation
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Shale from the Eocene Huntingdon Formation on Vedder Mountain in the lower Fraser Valley is the principal source of clay for the large tile, brick, pipe, and other clay products plants located nearby. 3, record 18, English, - Huntingdon%20Formation
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- formation d'Huntingdon
1, record 18, French, formation%20d%27Huntingdon
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 18, French, - formation%20d%27Huntingdon
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 18, French, - formation%20d%27Huntingdon
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le schiste argileux de la formation d'Huntingdon (Éocène), sur le mont Vedder, dans la partie inférieure de la vallée du Fraser, est la principale source d'argile des usines environnantes productrices de tuiles, briques, tuyaux et autres produits d'argile. 3, record 18, French, - formation%20d%27Huntingdon
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1999-10-27
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Materials
- Terra Cotta
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- fireproofing tile
1, record 19, English, fireproofing%20tile
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Structural clay] tile designed for protecting structural members against fire. 2, record 19, English, - fireproofing%20tile
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Structural steel must be insulated in fireproof construction. One method of doing this is to cover it with fireproofing tile. Two types of tile are used for this purpose. Units for fireproofing columns may be selected from furring, partition, or wall-tile shapes ... Fireproofing tile for beams and girders are made in special shapes to fit around these members. 3, record 19, English, - fireproofing%20tile
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
- Terres cuites
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- corps creux d'enrobage
1, record 19, French, corps%20creux%20d%27enrobage
proposal, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Corps creux : élément moulé alvéolaire, en brique, béton, etc., employé pour un mur porteur (parpaing, brique creuse), en enrobage d'une ossature métallique, ou entre les poutrelles d'un plancher (hourdis). 2, record 19, French, - corps%20creux%20d%27enrobage
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1999-10-23
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Materials
- Floors and Ceilings
- Terra Cotta
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- structural-clay floor tile
1, record 20, English, structural%2Dclay%20floor%20tile
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- structural clay floor tile 2, record 20, English, structural%20clay%20floor%20tile
correct
- floor tile 2, record 20, English, floor%20tile
correct
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tile suitable for use in flat or segmented arches or in combination tile and concrete ribbed-slab construction. 3, record 20, English, - structural%2Dclay%20floor%20tile
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Floor tile. One-way ribbed concrete floor and roof slabs may be formed by using structural clay floor tile in the same way that concrete blocks are used for this purpose. 4, record 20, English, - structural%2Dclay%20floor%20tile
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Structural-clay [floor] tiles are usually 12 in square ... The tiles are laid flat, or end to end, in rows between and at right angles to the joists. 1, record 20, English, - structural%2Dclay%20floor%20tile
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
- Planchers et plafonds
- Terres cuites
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- hourdis en terre cuite
1, record 20, French, hourdis%20en%20terre%20cuite
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- hourdis creux en terre cuite 2, record 20, French, hourdis%20creux%20en%20terre%20cuite
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hourdis : Corps de remplissage, en aggloméré ou en terre cuite, posé entre les solives, les poutrelles ou les nervures des planchers. 3, record 20, French, - hourdis%20en%20terre%20cuite
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les planchers préfabriquées en béton sont, dans certains cas, (...) composés de solives préfabriquées servant de support (...) à des corps creux de remplissage (hourdis). L'ensemble est alors complété par coulage d'une chape armée (...) 3, record 20, French, - hourdis%20en%20terre%20cuite
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1999-10-20
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Concrete
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- soffit block
1, record 21, English, soffit%20block
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- concrete-tile block 2, record 21, English, concrete%2Dtile%20block
correct
- concrete-type filler 2, record 21, English, concrete%2Dtype%20filler
correct
- hollow concrete tile 2, record 21, English, hollow%20concrete%20tile
correct
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ribbed [reinforced-concrete] floors with clay-or concrete-type fillers. These floors employ structural clay tile or concrete-tile blocks as fillers. 2, record 21, English, - soffit%20block
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Soffit blocks are made in various thicknesses for use in light-, medium-, and heavy-duty floors. Figure 3-9 shows how they are laid to form a ribbed concrete floor. 1, record 21, English, - soffit%20block
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Utilisation du béton
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- corps creux en béton
1, record 21, French, corps%20creux%20en%20b%C3%A9ton
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- hourdis creux en aggloméré 2, record 21, French, hourdis%20creux%20en%20agglom%C3%A9r%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Planchers à corps creux. Constitués par des corps creux en argile cuite ou en béton (..) dont la forme permet de couler entre eux des nervures. Au-dessus, on coule une dalle de répartition armée (...) 1, record 21, French, - corps%20creux%20en%20b%C3%A9ton
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1999-02-10
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Materials
- Terra Cotta
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- hollow clay tile
1, record 22, English, hollow%20clay%20tile
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- clay tile 2, record 22, English, clay%20tile
correct
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... bricks are considered to be solid units, having the cross-sectional area of cores not exceeding 25 percent of the total cross-sectional area of the unit, while clay tiles, by contrast, are hollow units. 2, record 22, English, - hollow%20clay%20tile
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hollow tile : A hollow building block of concrete or burnt clay... 3, record 22, English, - hollow%20clay%20tile
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hollow tile: [Structural] tile made in a variety of forms and sizes; used extensively as a building material for both exterior walls and partitions. 4, record 22, English, - hollow%20clay%20tile
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
- Terres cuites
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- brique creuse
1, record 22, French, brique%20creuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Briques creuses. Ce terme recouvre, de façon générale, tous les éléments parallélépipédiques de terre cuite dont l'ensemble des perforations a une section cumulée supérieure à 40% de la section de l'élément. 2, record 22, French, - brique%20creuse
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les briques creuses façonnées par étirage sont des produits dont le pourcentage de vide dépasse 40% par rapport à la section totale de l'élément. Ces perforations sont généralement parallèles au plan de pose. 3, record 22, French, - brique%20creuse
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue la brique perforée de la brique creuse par le fait que les alvéoles de la première sont disposées à la verticale lors de la pose alors que celles de la brique creuse sont disposées horizontalement. 4, record 22, French, - brique%20creuse
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1996-07-22
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Interior Covering Materials
- Walls and Partitions
- Slabs and Floor Surfacing (Building Elements)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- tile cladding 2, record 23, English, tile%20cladding
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a surface of tiles. 1, record 23, English, - tiling
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tile : flat or curved piece of fired clay, stone, concrete or other material [or] a thin piece of resilient material(...) used especially for covering floors or walls. 1, record 23, English, - tiling
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Revêtements intérieurs
- Murs et cloisons
- Dallages et chapes (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- carrelage
1, record 23, French, carrelage
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
revêtement de sol ou de murs constitué de carreaux de linoléum, de céramique, de brique, de ciment, etc. 2, record 23, French, - carrelage
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1995-10-31
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- National Tile Roofing Manufacturers Association
1, record 24, English, National%20Tile%20Roofing%20Manufacturers%20Association
correct, United States
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
- NTRMA 1, record 24, English, NTRMA
correct, United States
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- National Tile and Panel Roofing Manufacturers Institute 1, record 24, English, National%20Tile%20and%20Panel%20Roofing%20Manufacturers%20Institute
former designation, correct, United States
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manufacturers and suppliers of clay and concrete roofing tiles; cement companies; mineral pigment producers; and others furnishing equipment and materials for manufacturing roof tiles. Formerly :(1980) National Tile and Panel Roofing Manufacturers Institute. 1, record 24, English, - National%20Tile%20Roofing%20Manufacturers%20Association
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- National Tile Roofing Manufacturers Association
1, record 24, French, National%20Tile%20Roofing%20Manufacturers%20Association
correct, United States
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
- NTRMA 1, record 24, French, NTRMA
correct, United States
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- National Tile and Panel Roofing Manufacturers Institute 1, record 24, French, National%20Tile%20and%20Panel%20Roofing%20Manufacturers%20Institute
former designation, correct, United States
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1986-05-07
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Construction Materials
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- building unit
1, record 25, English, building%20unit
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
- structural unit 2, record 25, English, structural%20unit
correct
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit, the specifications for which include measures of durability, strength and other structural properties, but not requirements affecting appearance.... includes building brick and structural clay tile. 3, record 25, English, - building%20unit
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- pièce de construction
1, record 25, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20de%20construction
correct, feminine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toute structure peut être décomposée en parties élémentaires dites pièces de construction. (...) Ainsi les vocables : poutres, linteaux, filets, poitrails, consoles désignent des éléments longs (...) horizontaux, soumis à la flexion simple. 1, record 25, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20de%20construction
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1985-10-21
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Sewers and Drainage
- Stoneware
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- vitrified tile 1, record 26, English, vitrified%20tile
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
drain tile made of ground shale or higher-grade clay, with the surface glazed by the use of salt; usually less porous and more resistant to frost action than ordinary clay tile. 1, record 26, English, - vitrified%20tile
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Égouts et drainage
- Grès
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- tuile vernissée
1, record 26, French, tuile%20verniss%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1985-09-12
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Materials
- Terra Cotta
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- split furring tile
1, record 27, English, split%20furring%20tile
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
- split tile 1, record 27, English, split%20tile
correct
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Hollow clay] furring tile are... non-load bearing and are made in both solid and split types, with modular face dimensions and thicknesses of 1 1/2 and 2 in. for split tile... 1, record 27, English, - split%20furring%20tile
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
- Terres cuites
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- brique creuse de doublage avec amorce de rupture
1, record 27, French, brique%20creuse%20de%20doublage%20avec%20amorce%20de%20rupture
proposal, feminine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brique creuse de doublage. 2, record 27, French, - brique%20creuse%20de%20doublage%20avec%20amorce%20de%20rupture
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Des plaques de parement [en terre cuite] sont façonnées (...) accouplées avec amorces de rupture. (...) Sous le choc d'un coup de truelle, le bloc se décompose (...) 3, record 27, French, - brique%20creuse%20de%20doublage%20avec%20amorce%20de%20rupture
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme générique français "brique creuse" correspond au terme générique américain "hollow clay tile". Voir la fiche consacrée à cette notion. 1, record 27, French, - brique%20creuse%20de%20doublage%20avec%20amorce%20de%20rupture
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1985-08-30
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Materials
- Terra Cotta
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- clay-tile filler
1, record 28, English, clay%2Dtile%20filler
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ribbed [reinforced-concrete] floors with clay-or concrete-tile fillers. These floors employ structural clay tile or concrete-tile blocks as fillers. The clay tile blocks are usually 12 in. square... 1, record 28, English, - clay%2Dtile%20filler
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
- Terres cuites
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- corps creux en argile cuite
1, record 28, French, corps%20creux%20en%20argile%20cuite
correct, masculine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
- hourdis en terre cuite 2, record 28, French, hourdis%20en%20terre%20cuite
correct, masculine noun
- hourdis creux en terre cuite 3, record 28, French, hourdis%20creux%20en%20terre%20cuite
correct, masculine noun
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Planchers à corps creux. Constitués par des corps creux en argile cuite ou en béton (...) dont la forme permet de couler entre eux des nervures. Au-dessus, on coule une dalle de répartition armée. 1, record 28, French, - corps%20creux%20en%20argile%20cuite
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 1985-08-30
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Materials
- Terra Cotta
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- partition tile
1, record 29, English, partition%20tile
correct
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Structural clay tile are hollow burned-clay masonry units with parallel cells. Such units have a multitude of uses :... as partition tile for interior partitions carrying no superimposed load;... 1, record 29, English, - partition%20tile
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
- Terres cuites
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- brique plâtrière
1, record 29, French, brique%20pl%C3%A2tri%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
- brique creuse pour cloison 2, record 29, French, brique%20creuse%20pour%20cloison
correct, feminine noun
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Briques creuses : percées de trous, généralement parallèles au plan de pose (...) Les briques plâtrières ont une épaisseur de 2,5 à 5,5 cm et sont utilisées pour les cloisons et contre-cloisons. 1, record 29, French, - brique%20pl%C3%A2tri%C3%A8re
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme générique français "brique creuse" correspond au terme générique américain "hollow clay tile". Voir la fiche consacrée à cette notion. 3, record 29, French, - brique%20pl%C3%A2tri%C3%A8re
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 1985-08-30
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Materials
- Terra Cotta
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- load-bearing tile
1, record 30, English, load%2Dbearing%20tile
correct, specific
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
Record 30, Synonyms, English
- load-bearing wall tile 2, record 30, English, load%2Dbearing%20wall%20tile
correct, specific
Record 30, Textual support, English
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Such [structural clay tile] units have a multitude of uses :... as load-bearing tile in masonry construction designed to carry superimposed loads... 1, record 30, English, - load%2Dbearing%20tile
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
- Terres cuites
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- brique pour murs portants
1, record 30, French, brique%20pour%20murs%20portants
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
- brique porteuse 2, record 30, French, brique%20porteuse
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 DEF
briques destinées à la construction de murs (...) sur lesquels des charges, autres que leur propre poids, sont reportées. 1, record 30, French, - brique%20pour%20murs%20portants
Record number: 30, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme français "brique" englobe une partie du champ sémantique couvert par le terme américain "tile". 3, record 30, French, - brique%20pour%20murs%20portants
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
Record 31 - internal organization data 1985-08-29
Record 31, English
Record 31, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Materials
- Terra Cotta
Record 31, Main entry term, English
- burned-clay unit
1, record 31, English, burned%2Dclay%20unit
correct
Record 31, Abbreviations, English
Record 31, Synonyms, English
Record 31, Textual support, English
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Burned-clay units... include common and face brick; hollow clay tile... ceramic tile for decorative and sanitary finishes, and architectural terra cotta... Some... underburnt, highly porous... others... almost glass hard... 1, record 31, English, - burned%2Dclay%20unit
Record 31, French
Record 31, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
- Terres cuites
Record 31, Main entry term, French
- élément céramique
1, record 31, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20c%C3%A9ramique
correct, masculine noun
Record 31, Abbreviations, French
Record 31, Synonyms, French
- élément en terre cuite 2, record 31, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20en%20terre%20cuite
correct, masculine noun
Record 31, Textual support, French
Record number: 31, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les terres cuites. La brique, principal des éléments céramiques, est utilisée en maçonnerie, à l'appareillage des murs où elle joue tantôt le rôle d'élément porteur, tantôt celui de remplissage. 1, record 31, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20c%C3%A9ramique
Record 31, Spanish
Record 31, Textual support, Spanish
Record 32 - internal organization data 1985-08-29
Record 32, English
Record 32, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Materials
Record 32, Main entry term, English
- burned-clay units
1, record 32, English, burned%2Dclay%20units
correct
Record 32, Abbreviations, English
Record 32, Synonyms, English
Record 32, Textual support, English
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Burned-clay units... include common and face brick; hollow clay tile... ceramic tile for decorative and sanitary finishes, and architectural terra cotta... Some underburnt, highly porous... others... almost glass hard... 1, record 32, English, - burned%2Dclay%20units
Record 32, French
Record 32, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
Record 32, Main entry term, French
- matériaux en terre cuite
1, record 32, French, mat%C3%A9riaux%20en%20terre%20cuite
correct, masculine noun
Record 32, Abbreviations, French
Record 32, Synonyms, French
- matériaux céramiques 2, record 32, French, mat%C3%A9riaux%20c%C3%A9ramiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 32, Textual support, French
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Matériaux en terre cuite (...) obtenus par la cuisson de terres (...) argileuses (...) à des températures (...) de 100 à 1 400 deg. [C] Suivant leur durée de cuisson (...) on peut les classer en produits non poreux et produits poreux. 1, record 32, French, - mat%C3%A9riaux%20en%20terre%20cuite
Record 32, Spanish
Record 32, Textual support, Spanish
Record 33 - internal organization data 1985-08-15
Record 33, English
Record 33, Subject field(s)
- Floors and Ceilings
Record 33, Main entry term, English
- clay-tile flooring
1, record 33, English, clay%2Dtile%20flooring
correct
Record 33, Abbreviations, English
Record 33, Synonyms, English
Record 33, Textual support, English
Record number: 33, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Clay-tile flooring. Clay tile are made by a process similar to that used in manufacturing brick... A number of... types... are produced, including quarry tile, pavers, packing-house tile, galley tile faience, ceramic mosaic... 1, record 33, English, - clay%2Dtile%20flooring
Record 33, French
Record 33, Domaine(s)
- Planchers et plafonds
Record 33, Main entry term, French
- carrelage de terre cuite
1, record 33, French, carrelage%20de%20terre%20cuite
correct, masculine noun
Record 33, Abbreviations, French
Record 33, Synonyms, French
Record 33, Textual support, French
Record number: 33, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Revêtements d'aires. Carrelages.] a) Carreaux ordinaires de terre cuite. Ils sont posés sur une forme en béton (...) La pose se fait au mortier de ciment artificiel (...) sur une forme en sable de rivière (...) 1, record 33, French, - carrelage%20de%20terre%20cuite
Record 33, Spanish
Record 33, Textual support, Spanish
Record 34 - internal organization data 1985-08-15
Record 34, English
Record 34, Subject field(s)
- HVAC Distribution Systems
Record 34, Main entry term, English
- under-the-slab duct
1, record 34, English, under%2Dthe%2Dslab%20duct
correct
Record 34, Abbreviations, English
Record 34, Synonyms, English
Record 34, Textual support, English
Record number: 34, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When used as under-the-slab return ducts, lay on top of the waterproof membrane. 1, record 34, English, - under%2Dthe%2Dslab%20duct
Record number: 34, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vitrified clay tile ducts... now employed also as heating supply and return ducts... laid... under a concrete slab. 1, record 34, English, - under%2Dthe%2Dslab%20duct
Record 34, French
Record 34, Domaine(s)
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
Record 34, Main entry term, French
- gaine de plancher
1, record 34, French, gaine%20de%20plancher
correct, feminine noun
Record 34, Abbreviations, French
Record 34, Synonyms, French
Record 34, Textual support, French
Record number: 34, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gaines de plancher. Ces gaines préfabriquées sont prévues pour être incorporées dans l'épaisseur des planchers avant la coulée de la dalle de répartition. 1, record 34, French, - gaine%20de%20plancher
Record 34, Spanish
Record 34, Textual support, Spanish
Record 35 - internal organization data 1983-01-24
Record 35, English
Record 35, Subject field(s)
- Construction Finishing
Record 35, Main entry term, English
- ceramic mosaic tile
1, record 35, English, ceramic%20mosaic%20tile
correct
Record 35, Abbreviations, English
Record 35, Synonyms, English
- ceramic mosaic 2, record 35, English, ceramic%20mosaic
correct
Record 35, Textual support, English
Record number: 35, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ceramic mosaic tile is made of porcelain or natural clay. It may be glazed or unglazed, and if glazed, may be either plain or contain a dispersed abrasive. Nominal thickness is 1/4 in. Surface area is less than 6 [square in. ]. Available in rectangular, hexagonal and other shapes, flat mosaic tiles come in nominal sizes of 1 x 1, 2 x1, and 2 x 2 in. 1, record 35, English, - ceramic%20mosaic%20tile
Record 35, French
Record 35, Domaine(s)
- Finitions (Construction)
Record 35, Main entry term, French
- élément en grès cérame
1, record 35, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20en%20gr%C3%A8s%20c%C3%A9rame
correct
Record 35, Abbreviations, French
Record 35, Synonyms, French
- élément de grès cérame 1, record 35, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20gr%C3%A8s%20c%C3%A9rame
correct
Record 35, Textual support, French
Record number: 35, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les éléments en grès cérame fin vitrifié peuvent présenter deux faces identiques servant indifféremment de belle face ou de face de pose. 1, record 35, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20en%20gr%C3%A8s%20c%C3%A9rame
Record number: 35, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme élément est utilisé généralement pour désigner des pièces dont la surface s'inscrit dans un carré de côté au plus égal à 5,5 cm. Le terme élément est appelé à remplacer tous les termes divers tels que carrelet, pierre, mosaïque, mosaïque moyenne, petit carreau, encore utilisé dans la pratique. 1, record 35, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20en%20gr%C3%A8s%20c%C3%A9rame
Record 35, Spanish
Record 35, Textual support, Spanish
Record 36 - internal organization data 1978-09-08
Record 36, English
Record 36, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Materials Handling
Record 36, Main entry term, English
- brick sorter
1, record 36, English, brick%20sorter
correct, generic
Record 36, Abbreviations, English
Record 36, Synonyms, English
Record 36, Textual support, English
Record number: 36, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sorter(brick and tile).... Sorts burned clay products, such as brick, roofing tile, and sewer pipe, according to form, color, and surface characteristics. Picks up products from kiln car, pallet, or handtruck and examines products for defects such as cracks, chipped edges, squareness, and discoloration.... May be designated according to product sorted as brick sorter... 1, record 36, English, - brick%20sorter
Record number: 36, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sources consulted indicate that, though the removal of bricks (dépilage) is only one of the brick sorter’s duties, it is nonetheless an important aspect of his work. 2, record 36, English, - brick%20sorter
Record 36, French
Record 36, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Manutention
Record 36, Main entry term, French
- dépileur
1, record 36, French, d%C3%A9pileur
masculine noun, specific
Record 36, Abbreviations, French
Record 36, Synonyms, French
Record 36, Textual support, French
Record number: 36, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrier affecté au dépilage. 1, record 36, French, - d%C3%A9pileur
Record number: 36, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tâche des dépileurs s'est trouvée facilitée et enrichie par d'autres innovations. 1, record 36, French, - d%C3%A9pileur
Record 36, Spanish
Record 36, Textual support, Spanish
Record 37 - internal organization data 1977-03-04
Record 37, English
Record 37, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 37, Main entry term, English
- distribution tile
1, record 37, English, distribution%20tile
correct, specific
Record 37, Abbreviations, English
Record 37, Synonyms, English
Record 37, Textual support, English
Record number: 37, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concrete or clay tile without bell mouths. These tiles are laid with a little space at each joint, in lines with fan out from a septic tank distribution box. 1, record 37, English, - distribution%20tile
Record 37, French
Record 37, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
Record 37, Main entry term, French
- drain
1, record 37, French, drain
correct, masculine noun, generic
Record 37, Abbreviations, French
Record 37, Synonyms, French
Record 37, Textual support, French
Record number: 37, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'épandage souterrain [effluent des fosses septiques] se fait à l'aide de drains, tuyaux de terre cuite (...) placés bout à bout. (...) à partir d'un bassin de répartition, on constitue une grille à trois branches (...) 1, record 37, French, - drain
Record 37, Spanish
Record 37, Textual support, Spanish
Record 38 - internal organization data 1977-03-04
Record 38, English
Record 38, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 38, Main entry term, English
- distribution box
1, record 38, English, distribution%20box
correct
Record 38, Abbreviations, English
Record 38, Synonyms, English
Record 38, Textual support, English
Record number: 38, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Distribution tile : concrete or clay tile without bell mouths. These tiles are laid with a little space at each joint, in lines which fan out from a septic tank distribution box. 1, record 38, English, - distribution%20box
Record 38, French
Record 38, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 38, Main entry term, French
- bassin de répartition
1, record 38, French, bassin%20de%20r%C3%A9partition
correct, masculine noun
Record 38, Abbreviations, French
Record 38, Synonyms, French
Record 38, Textual support, French
Record number: 38, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'épandage souterrain [de l'effluent des fosses septiques] se fait à l'aide de drains, tuyaux de terre cuite (...) placés bout à bout. (...) à partir d'un petit bassin de répartition, on constitue une grille à trois branches (...) 1, record 38, French, - bassin%20de%20r%C3%A9partition
Record 38, Spanish
Record 38, Textual support, Spanish
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