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BOWSTRING TRUSS [2 records]

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Record 1 2020-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Structural Framework
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
DEF

A roof assembly with a curved (arched) top chord and a horizontal bottom chord.

CONT

Bowstring trusses are found in a great many older buildings. They are used in buildings that require large open spaces without supporting columns such as automobile dealerships, bowling alleys, factories, and supermarkets.

Key term(s)
  • bow-string truss

French

Domaine(s)
  • Charpentes
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
DEF

Toit caractérisé par une membrure supérieure en forme d'arc et une membrure inférieure horizontale.

CONT

Les fermes en corde d'arc se retrouvent souvent dans les vieux bâtiments. Elles remplacent les colonnes d'appui pour soutenir le toit des bâtiments qui présentent de grands espaces ouverts (salles de concessionnaires d'automobiles, salles de quilles, usines et supermarchés).

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rough Carpentry
  • Roofs (Building Elements)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Charpenterie
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)

Spanish

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