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Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- plan
1, record 1, English, plan
correct, noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The representation of the shape of a building showing the general distribution of its parts on the ground. 2, record 1, English, - plan
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term «plan» is standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - plan
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dessin architectural et instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plan
1, record 1, French, plan
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Représentation graphique, généralement géométrale, d’un bâtiment, d’un ensemble de bâtiments ou d’une partie de bâtiment selon une coupe horizontale. 2, record 1, French, - plan
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On appelle "plan", d’une manière générale, tous les dessins d’un bâtiment, mais, d’une manière restrictive, le dessin représentant la projection sur le sol d’un bâtiment coupé à une certaine hauteur par un plan horizontal. Le plan peut représenter soit la partie située au-dessous de ce plan de coupe, c'est le cas le plus général, soit la partie au-dessus(plan de plafond). 3, record 1, French, - plan
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les coupes, jointes aux plans et aux élévations, fournissent toutes les données nécessaires pour l’étude d’un édifice. 2, record 1, French, - plan
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme "plan" est normalisé par l’ISO. 4, record 1, French, - plan
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diseño arquitectónico e instrumentos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- planta
1, record 1, Spanish, planta
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dibujo o plano que muestra una sección horizontal del edificio, en el que se señala la cimentación, disposición de habitaciones, muros, tabiques, puertas y ventanas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - planta
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-12-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- building plan
1, record 2, English, building%20plan
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Building plans. An architect prepares a set of drawings for a building which is to be constructed. These drawings or plans are drawn to scale and contain the measurements required to perform the job. 2, record 2, English, - building%20plan
Record 2, Key term(s)
- building plans
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
- Dessin architectural et instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- plan
1, record 2, French, plan
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dessin de bâtiment 2, record 2, French, dessin%20de%20b%C3%A2timent
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Représentation graphique, généralement géométrale, d’un bâtiment, d’un ensemble de bâtiments ou d’une partie de bâtiment selon une coupe horizontale. 3, record 2, French, - plan
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dessins de bâtiment. Un architecte doit préparer un jeu de dessins pour le bâtiment à construire; ceux-ci sont faits à l’échelle et indiquent toutes les mesures nécessaires pour réaliser l’ouvrage. 2, record 2, French, - plan
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue le plan de situation, le plan de masse, la coupe, l’élévation, le détail d’exécution, la perspective, le plan de récolement. 4, record 2, French, - plan
Record 2, Key term(s)
- plans
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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