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Record 1 2016-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Structural Framework
  • Supports and Reinforcement (Construction)
DEF

A built-up beam made up of two timber beams with a steel plate sandwiched between them, the whole being bolted together at intervals, thus encouraging the composite construction to act as one member.

OBS

girder: Originally, a main beam in floor construction, now generally applied to any built-up beam designed to support a heavy load.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Charpentes
  • Étayage et consolidation (Construction)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estructuras (Construcción)
  • Soportes y refuerzos (Construcción)
DEF

Viga compuesta de materiales diferentes como, por ejemplo, la unión de dos vigas de madera con una platabanda metálica

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