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VIGA CADERA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hip rafter
1, record 1, English, hip%20rafter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- angle rafter 2, record 1, English, angle%20rafter
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A hip rafter extends diagonally from the corner of the plate to the ridge, and is located at the apex of the outer angle formed by the meeting of two sloping sides of a roof whose wall plates meet at a right angle. 3, record 1, English, - hip%20rafter
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A hip rafter is one which connects two intersecting slopes of a roof at the hip. 4, record 1, English, - hip%20rafter
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The hip rafter must extend from the plate to the ridge, but at an angle of 45 degrees with the plate. 4, record 1, English, - hip%20rafter
Record 1, Key term(s)
- arris-rafter
- corner rafter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arêtier
1, record 1, French, ar%C3%AAtier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chevron d'angle 2, record 1, French, chevron%20d%27angle
correct, masculine noun
- chevron d'arêtier 3, record 1, French, chevron%20d%27ar%C3%AAtier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chevron qui forme l'intersection d'un angle externe de toit. 4, record 1, French, - ar%C3%AAtier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'arêtier est appelé aussi chevron d'angle. Il relie le faîtage à l'intersection de deux sablières, à chaque coin du bâtiment, où il forme un angle saillant, une arête. L'arêtier forme généralement un angle plan de 45 degrés avec le faîtage et les sablières. 2, record 1, French, - ar%C3%AAtier
Record 1, Key term(s)
- chevron de ferme
- chevron d'arête
- chevron de croupe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Techos (Elementos de edificios)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- viga cadera
1, record 1, Spanish, viga%20cadera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- tijeral de lima de tesa 1, record 1, Spanish, tijeral%20de%20lima%20de%20tesa
correct, masculine noun
- lima tesa 2, record 1, Spanish, lima%20tesa
correct, feminine noun
- cabrio de lima de tesa 1, record 1, Spanish, cabrio%20de%20lima%20de%20tesa
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cabrio que forma un ángulo saliente; llamado así para distinguirlo del cabrio común. Se apoya en la cumbrera y en la esquina de la carrera, de forma diagonal. 2, record 1, Spanish, - viga%20cadera
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-05-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surveying
- Architecture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ridge 2, record 2, English, ridge
- ridge of roof 2, record 2, English, ridge%20of%20roof
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The projecting edge forming the curved line along which two intersecting vaults meet. 2, record 2, English, - groin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Arpentage
- Architecture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arête
1, record 2, French, ar%C3%AAte
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angle saillant que forment deux faces quelconques d'une pierre d'une voûte. 2, record 2, French, - ar%C3%AAte
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agrimensura
- Arquitectura
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- lima tesa
1, record 2, Spanish, lima%20tesa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- viga cadera 1, record 2, Spanish, viga%20cadera
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-05-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Civil Engineering
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hip joint
1, record 3, English, hip%20joint
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The junction of an inclined head post and the top chord of a truss. 1, record 3, English, - hip%20joint
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Génie civil
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- arête
1, record 3, French, ar%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angle saillant formé par la rencontre de deux surfaces planes ou non. 2, record 3, French, - ar%C3%AAte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingeniería civil
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- lima tesa
1, record 3, Spanish, lima%20tesa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- viga cadera 1, record 3, Spanish, viga%20cadera
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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