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INDIVIDUAL FOOTING [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-07-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Shallow Foundations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- individual column footing
1, record 1, English, individual%20column%20footing
correct, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- single-column footing 2, record 1, English, single%2Dcolumn%20footing
correct, generic
- spread footing for individual column 3, record 1, English, spread%20footing%20for%20individual%20column
correct, generic
- individual-column spread footing 3, record 1, English, individual%2Dcolumn%20spread%20footing
correct, generic
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A footing that supports a single column ... 4, record 1, English, - individual%20column%20footing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Single-column footings. These are usually made square unless there are space restrictions or the columns are rectangular. 2, record 1, English, - individual%20column%20footing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
column: In structures, a relatively long, slender structural compression member such as a post, pillar, or strut [that] is usually vertical, supporting a load which acts in (or near) the direction of its longitudinal axis. 5, record 1, English, - individual%20column%20footing
Record 1, Key term(s)
- single column footing
- individual column spread footing
- individual-column footing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fondations normales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- semelle isolée sous poteau
1, record 1, French, semelle%20isol%C3%A9e%20sous%20poteau
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les semelles isolées sous poteaux, de forme parallélépipédique ou pyramidale, sont [...] en béton armé ou non, selon les charges à transmettre au sol. 2, record 1, French, - semelle%20isol%C3%A9e%20sous%20poteau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre le pilier et le poteau. Le premier est une colonne sans ornement, d'après le Dictionnaire technique du bâtiment et des travaux publics de Maurice Barbier. C'est donc dire qu'il est toujours de forme cylindrique, comme le précisent les dictionnaires généraux au terme «colonne». Quant au poteau, il peut être fait de matériaux autres que le bois, malgré ce qu'en disent les définitions de certains dictionnaires généraux. 3, record 1, French, - semelle%20isol%C3%A9e%20sous%20poteau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-07-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Shallow Foundations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- individual column footing
1, record 2, English, individual%20column%20footing
correct, generic
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- single-column footing 2, record 2, English, single%2Dcolumn%20footing
correct, generic
- spread footing for individual column 3, record 2, English, spread%20footing%20for%20individual%20column
correct, generic
- individual-column spread footing 3, record 2, English, individual%2Dcolumn%20spread%20footing
correct, generic
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A footing that supports a single column ... 4, record 2, English, - individual%20column%20footing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Single-column footings. These are usually made square unless there are space restrictions or the columns are rectangular. 2, record 2, English, - individual%20column%20footing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
column: In structures, a relatively long, slender structural compression member such as a post, pillar, or strut [that] is usually vertical, supporting a load which acts in (or near) the direction of its longitudinal axis. 5, record 2, English, - individual%20column%20footing
Record 2, Key term(s)
- single column footing
- individual column spread footing
- individual-column footing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fondations normales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- semelle isolée sous pilier
1, record 2, French, semelle%20isol%C3%A9e%20sous%20pilier
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Semelles isolées sous piliers. Ces semelles, de forme pyramidale, peuvent également être réalisées en maçonnerie, en béton ou en béton armé. 1, record 2, French, - semelle%20isol%C3%A9e%20sous%20pilier
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre le pilier et le poteau. Le premier est une colonne sans ornement, d'après le Dictionnaire technique du bâtiment et des travaux publics de Maurice Barbier. C'est donc dire qu'il est toujours de forme cylindrique, comme le précisent les dictionnaires généraux au terme «colonne». Quant au poteau, il peut être fait de matériaux autres que le bois, malgré ce qu'en disent les définitions de certains dictionnaires généraux [...] qui ne craignent d'ailleurs pas de se contredire tout de suite après en parlant de poteaux téléphoniques ou télégraphiques en ciment armé ou en métal. 2, record 2, French, - semelle%20isol%C3%A9e%20sous%20pilier
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-05-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Shallow Foundations
- Foundation Engineering
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- individual footing
1, record 3, English, individual%20footing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- single footing 2, record 3, English, single%20footing
correct
- isolated footing 3, record 3, English, isolated%20footing
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A footing that supports a single column ... 4, record 3, English, - individual%20footing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are three basic types of spread footings: (1) individual footings, generally supporting a column ... (2) continuous or wall footings ... (3) ... mat or raft foundation ... 5, record 3, English, - individual%20footing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fondations normales
- Technique des fondations
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- semelle isolée
1, record 3, French, semelle%20isol%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les semelles sont de dimensions limitées, elles peuvent prendre l'aspect de dalles carrées, rectangulaires ou circulaires, situées sous des poteaux, ce sont les «semelles isolées». 2, record 3, French, - semelle%20isol%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Semelle de fondation. Fondation superficielle, sous un mur porteur (semelle filante) ou sous un poteau (semelle isolée), sollicitant le sol directement sous la surface d'appui. 3, record 3, French, - semelle%20isol%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1989-06-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pier
1, record 4, English, pier
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- supporting pier 2, record 4, English, supporting%20pier
correct
- drilled-in pier 3, record 4, English, drilled%2Din%20pier
correct
- concrete pier 3, record 4, English, concrete%20pier
correct
- caisson 3, record 4, English, caisson
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a shaft of concrete or other material formed in the ground by excavation and filling for the purpose of sustaining a load. 4, record 4, English, - pier
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A drilled-in pier(termed also "concrete pier" or even "caisson") is a variation of an individual footing. Such piers vary in diameter from 6 in. to 6 ft and more, the most common sizes being 24 and 36 in. The hole for the pier is usually drilled with special machines, and after the excavation is made, the hole is filled with concrete and sometimes reinforced with vertical steel bars. A pier... supports the load by the resistance of the soil at its base and by friction of the sides of the concrete against soil.... 3, record 4, English, - pier
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- puits
1, record 4, French, puits
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- puits d'attente 2, record 4, French, puits%20d%27attente
correct, masculine noun
- puits de soutien 2, record 4, French, puits%20de%20soutien
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Excavation en forme de puits, remplie de béton, utilisée comme fondation. (Les puits, parfois dits puits d'attente ou de soutien, permettent de reporter de fortes charges sur des couches résistantes profondes. Ils sont d'un usage courant jusqu'à une dizaine de mètres; au-delà, on a recours aux pieux.). 2, record 4, French, - puits
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Excavation verticale exécutée dans le sol destinée (...) à l'établissement de fondations profondes. Par extension (...) la maçonnerie elle-même qui remplit le puits. 3, record 4, French, - puits
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fondations profondes, stricto sensu, ont leur base située au-dessous de [la] profondeur critique : ce sont les pieux (que l'on appelle aussi puits lorsque leur diamètre est supérieur à 0,80 m) et les barrettes. 4, record 4, French, - puits
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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