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HEADER BEAM [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-06-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Reconstituted-Wood Products
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- parallel strand lumber
1, record 1, English, parallel%20strand%20lumber
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PSL 1, record 1, English, PSL
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
PSL consists of long veneer strands laid in parallel formation and bonded together with an adhesive to form the finished structural section. Like LVL and glulams, this product is used for beam and header applications where high bending strength is needed. PSL is also frequently used as load-bearing columns. 2, record 1, English, - parallel%20strand%20lumber
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Bois reconstitués
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bois de copeaux parallèles
1, record 1, French, bois%20de%20copeaux%20parall%C3%A8les
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PSL 1, record 1, French, PSL
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bois à copeaux parallèles PSL (Parallel Strand Lumber). Fabriqué conformément à la norme ASTM D5456, il est composé de longs copeaux d'au plus 6,4 mm (¼") d'épaisseur et d'une longueur moyenne d'au moins 300 fois son épaisseur, tous collés parallèlement les uns sur les autres et pressés pour former des éléments en continu. 2, record 1, French, - bois%20de%20copeaux%20parall%C3%A8les
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-05-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Structural Framework
- Floors and Ceilings
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- header joist
1, record 2, English, header%20joist
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- header 2, record 2, English, header
correct, United States
- trimmer joist 3, record 2, English, trimmer%20joist
correct, Great Britain
- trimming joist 4, record 2, English, trimming%20joist
correct, Great Britain
- trimmer 5, record 2, English, trimmer
Great Britain
- joist header 6, record 2, English, joist%20header
- header beam 7, record 2, English, header%20beam
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The large beam or timber into which the common joists are fitted when framing around openings for stairs, chimneys, or any openings in a floor or roof, placed so as to fit between two long beams and support the ends of short timbers. 6, record 2, English, - header%20joist
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "header" refers to any structural member placed at right angles to most framing members in a wall, floor, or roof. 8, record 2, English, - header%20joist
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Charpentes
- Planchers et plafonds
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chevêtre
1, record 2, French, chev%C3%AAtre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- solive d'enchevêtrement 2, record 2, French, solive%20d%27enchev%C3%AAtrement
correct, feminine noun
- solive de pourtour 3, record 2, French, solive%20de%20pourtour
correct, feminine noun
- solive porteuse 4, record 2, French, solive%20porteuse
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite poutre horizontale bordant une ouverture dans un plancher et transmettant les charges apportées par les solives boiteuses aux solives d'enchevêtrure. 5, record 2, French, - chev%C3%AAtre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce terme concerne tous les genres d'ouvertures : cheminée, escalier, trappe, plancher ou toiture. 6, record 2, French, - chev%C3%AAtre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estructuras (Construcción)
- Pisos y cielos rasos
- Techos (Elementos de edificios)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- brochal
1, record 2, Spanish, brochal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- viga soporte de cabezal 2, record 2, Spanish, viga%20soporte%20de%20cabezal
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viga que se empotra en otra sin que exista apoyo en el encuentro. 3, record 2, Spanish, - brochal
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-01-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Construction Methods
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- frame
1, record 3, English, frame
verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trimmer : the beam or floor joist into which a header is framed. 1, record 3, English, - frame
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de construction
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- emboîter 1, record 3, French, embo%C3%AEter
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
solive d'enchevêtreuse : solive dans laquelle s'emboîte le chevêtre. 1, record 3, French, - embo%C3%AEter
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Supports and Reinforcement (Construction)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- end-nailed 1, record 4, English, end%2Dnailed
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In addition, each joist shall be end-nailed to the beam or header with four 3 1/2" nails. 1, record 4, English, - end%2Dnailed
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Étayage et consolidation (Construction)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cloué d'extrémité 1, record 4, French, clou%C3%A9%20d%27extr%C3%A9mit%C3%A9
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De plus, chaque solive doit être clouée d'extrémité à la poutre ou aux corbeaux avec quatre clous de 3 1/2 po. 1, record 4, French, - clou%C3%A9%20d%27extr%C3%A9mit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Supports and Reinforcement (Construction)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ledger strips 1, record 5, English, ledger%20strips
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Floor joists may be supported on 2" x 2" ledger strips nailed to the beam or header with two 3 1/2" nails within 2" either side of each joist. 1, record 5, English, - ledger%20strips
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Étayage et consolidation (Construction)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- corbeau
1, record 5, French, corbeau
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les solives de plancher peuvent s'appuyer sur des corbeaux de 2 po x 2 po cloués à la poutre ou à la solive d'extrémité, avec deux clous de 3 1/2 pouces, en deça de 2 po de chaque côté de chaque solive. 1, record 5, French, - corbeau
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Construction Methods
- Structural Framework
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- fit
1, record 6, English, fit
verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
header joist : the large beam or timber into which the common joists are fitted when framing around openings [in a floor or roof ] 1, record 6, English, - fit
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de construction
- Charpentes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- encastrer 1, record 6, French, encastrer
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
solive d'enchevêtrure: solive dans laquelle le chevêtre est encastré. 1, record 6, French, - encastrer
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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