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STEEL GRILLAGE [2 records]

Record 1 1989-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shallow Foundations
OBS

Grillwork: In building, a heavy framework of crossed timbers or beams, used for foundations in soft soil; .... Same as grillage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fondations normales
CONT

Fondations sur semelle (...) Les grils en métal sont composés de poutrelles en I disposées en deux cours se recroisant à angle droit.

Spanish

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Record 2 1982-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shallow Foundations
OBS

Steel grillages, consisting of layers of steel beams laid at right angles, (...) were widely used at one time. They are still useful when large column loads must be spread over wide areas with a minimum footing thickness.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fondations normales
OBS

Des grillages en acier, constitués par des profilés disposés à angle droit furent très utilisés. Ils sont encore concevables quand de fortes charges (...) doivent être réparties sur de grandes surfaces, à l'aide d'une semelle de faible épaisseur.

Spanish

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