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RESIDENTIAL BLOCK [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Urban Studies
- Environment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- superblock
1, record 1, English, superblock
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A very large commercial or residential block barred to through traffic... 1, record 1, English, - superblock
Record 1, Key term(s)
- super-block
- super block
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Urbanisme
- Environnement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- super-îlot
1, record 1, French, super%2D%C3%AElot
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aménagement urbain dans le cadre duquel un groupe de rues commerçantes ou résidentielles sont fermées à la circulation de transit [...] 2, record 1, French, - super%2D%C3%AElot
Record 1, Key term(s)
- super îlot
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Urbanismo
- Medio ambiente
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- supercuadra
1, record 1, Spanish, supercuadra
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- supermanzana 2, record 1, Spanish, supermanzana
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El redireccionamiento del flujo vehicular elimina la circulación de carros en las supercuadras dando un alto grado de seguridad a sus moradores. 1, record 1, Spanish, - supercuadra
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-06-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Technical Surveys
- Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fronting lot
1, record 2, English, fronting%20lot
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Internal lot - means a lot that abuts only one road right-of-way, unlike a double fronting lot. 2, record 2, English, - fronting%20lot
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Appeal from a Deputy Advisory Agency approval to divide a 22,472 square foot lot, fronting Toland Way for 80-feet, into two parcels: a flag lot of 15,512 square feet and a fronting lot of 6,960 square feet. 3, record 2, English, - fronting%20lot
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Development Officer may require a double fronting lot to provide a front yard on each road for consistency with development on adjacent properties.... An accessory structure on a double fronting lot shall be sited as if a front yard is required on both lot lines abutting roads unless it is a residential lot with its vehicle access from one street consistent with lots on the same block. 4, record 2, English, - fronting%20lot
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Levés et relevés techniques (Arpentage)
- Aménagement du territoire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lot en façade
1, record 2, French, lot%20en%20fa%C3%A7ade
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- lot frontal 2, record 2, French, lot%20frontal
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La zone NAI pouvant s'avérer insuffisamment étendue puisque des négociations sont actuellement en cours pour l'achat de deux lots en façade, il est important de réfléchir à son extension et de négocier l'achat de terrains. 3, record 2, French, - lot%20en%20fa%C3%A7ade
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] l'auteur de l'appelante avait [...] fait le projet d'ouvrir une rue sur le lot en façade du bâtiment de l'appelante [...] 4, record 2, French, - lot%20en%20fa%C3%A7ade
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Prendre en considération l'utilisation de subdivisions et la conception de plans de situation pour les terrains adjacents, ce qui comprend des rues parallèles, de nombreuses intersections, des pâtés de maisons courts, des lots latéraux et des lots frontaux avec accès arrière. 2, record 2, French, - lot%20en%20fa%C3%A7ade
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-12-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Modern Construction Methods
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
- Masonry Practice
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- blockout
1, record 3, English, blockout
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pocket 2, record 3, English, pocket
correct, Great Britain
- box-out 3, record 3, English, box%2Dout
noun, Great Britain
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Space within a concrete structure under construction in which fresh concrete is not to be placed. 4, record 3, English, - blockout
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At all joint locations, the Contractor shall cast the bridge decks and abutment backwalls with a formed blockout, sized to accommodate the pre-assembled joint assembly. The joint assembly will be anchored in the concrete to be placed with the secondary pour in the blockout. 5, record 3, English, - blockout
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A pocket connection is typically used when the wall below(i. e., foundation wall) continues to the story above the floor level without a change in wall thickness. The pocket connection consists of a void or "pocket" created in the wall by changing block placement or cutting into the block units after the walk is erected. The bearing surface on which the joists(or girders) bear typically is grouted solid creating a horizontal reinforced bond beam that ties together the walls in the story below. Light-frame builders may not be familiar with ledger and pocket connections. Such connections typically do not find much use in light-frame construction. However, ledger and pocket connections are not new to the building industry. For example, wood floor-to-masonry ledger and pocket connections were used in the United States during the 1700s, 1800s, and 1900s in residential masonry homes and continue to perform satisfactorily. 6, record 3, English, - blockout
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Pocket connection, wall. 7, record 3, English, - blockout
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de construction modernes
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Maçonnerie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- réservation
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9servation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cavité ou orifice que l'on ménage dans la construction d'une paroi en prévision du passage de gaines, de conduites, de tuyaux, chutes, câbles, etc. afin d'éviter de devoir procéder ensuite à des percements. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9servation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous avons [...] décidé de remplacer un des poteaux porteurs par une gaine technique en béton, munie d'une réservation en son centre, afin d'y faire passer les réseaux. Ces gaines ont été préfabriquées sur site et ont pu recevoir les réservations et incorporations techniques au moment du coulage. Elles ont été dimensionnées de telle manière qu'elles puissent répondre aux exigences de descente de charge, d'encombrement minimum pour les réseaux et d'acoustique. Nous avions donc défini très en amont, avec les corps d'état, le dimensionnement et le positionnement des différents réseaux afin d'avoir une connexion simple et rapide. 3, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9servation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Rebouchage en béton, au mortier ciment des réservations. 4, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9servation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-06-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- residential block 1, record 4, English, residential%20block
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- îlot résidentiel
1, record 4, French, %C3%AElot%20r%C3%A9sidentiel
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- residential block 1, record 5, English, residential%20block
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- îlot d'habitation 1, record 5, French, %C3%AElot%20d%27habitation
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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