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ECHAFAUD [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scaffolding
- Structural Framework
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- scaffolding
1, record 1, English, scaffolding
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- scaffold 2, record 1, English, scaffold
correct
- staging 3, record 1, English, staging
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A temporary wooden or metal framework for supporting workmen and materials during the erecting, repairing, or painting of a building, etc. 4, record 1, English, - scaffolding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Temporary structure providing access for operatives to construction works and support for materials and equipment. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 5, record 1, English, - scaffolding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Staging. In building construction, the same as scaffolding; that is, a temporary structure of posts and boards on which the workmen stand when their work is too high to be reached from the ground. 3, record 1, English, - scaffolding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
scaffolding: term standardized by ISO. 6, record 1, English, - scaffolding
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Échafaudage
- Charpentes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échafaudage
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chafaudage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- échafaud 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9chafaud
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] toute construction ou bâti provisoire, fixe ou mobile, facilitant l’accès aux ouvrages et la réalisation des travaux (à l’exception des échelles et des nacelles sur bras élévateur téléscopique ou articulé). 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chafaudage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Charpente temporaire en bois d’œuvre ou en acier, employée dans la construction, la réfection ou la démolition d’un bâtiment, pour appuyer les ouvriers, leurs outils et matériaux. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chafaudage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Structure provisoire servant d’accès aux ouvriers dans une construction et de support pour les matériaux et équipements. [Définition normalisée par l’ISO.] 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chafaudage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
échafaudage : terme normalisé par l’ISO. 6, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chafaudage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
échafaudage : Autrefois appelé échafaud [...] 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chafaudage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Andamiaje
- Estructuras (Construcción)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- andamio
1, record 1, Spanish, andamio
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Armazón de tablones que sirve para colocarse encima de ella y trabajar en la construcción o reparación de edificios, pintar paredes o techos, etc. 1, record 1, Spanish, - andamio
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scaffolding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- outrigger scaffold
1, record 2, English, outrigger%20scaffold
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A scaffold supported by a steel beam or lattice girder extending from a crane to provide stability. 2, record 2, English, - outrigger%20scaffold
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Échafaudage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- échafaudage en bascule
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9chafaudage%20en%20bascule
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Échafaud ou plancher d’échafaudage, établi dans le vide, sans point d’appui au sol. Lorsqu'il s’agit d’effectuer un travail de réfection de peu d’importance, mais à une certaine hauteur au-dessus du sol, et pour lequel l'échafaudage de pied serait trop coûteux, on construit soit un échafaudage constitué d’échafauds fixés à l'intérieur du bâtiment ou comportant des pièces en encorbellement, soit un échafaudage formé de consoles scellées dans la façade et recevant le plancher. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9chafaudage%20en%20bascule
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l’échafaudage en bascule, généralement construit à la partie supérieure des immeubles est constitué par de fortes poutres fixées, par une extrémité, à l’immeuble, l’autre extrémité dépassant et fournissant un point d’appui pour les traverses et le plancher. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9chafaudage%20en%20bascule
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-07-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scaffolding
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- roof stand 1, record 3, English, roof%20stand
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Échafaudage
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- oiseau
1, record 3, French, oiseau
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- oiseau de couvreur 2, record 3, French, oiseau%20de%20couvreur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit chevalet d’échafaudage à accrocher sur les toitures. 3, record 3, French, - oiseau
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Chevalet dont les couvreurs se servent pour poser une planche et former un échafaud sur un toit. 4, record 3, French, - oiseau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-02-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- community stage 1, record 4, English, community%20stage
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Building or group of buildings in which individual fishermen are allocated space to stow their gear, process fish, etc. 1, record 4, English, - community%20stage
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chafaud communautaire
1, record 4, French, chafaud%20communautaire
masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- échafaud communautaire 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9chafaud%20communautaire
proposal, masculine noun, Canada
- chafaud collectif 3, record 4, French, chafaud%20collectif
masculine noun, Canada
- échafaud collectif 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9chafaud%20collectif
masculine noun, Canada
- centre communautaire de pêche 4, record 4, French, centre%20communautaire%20de%20p%C3%AAche
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bâtisse ou groupe de bâtisses dans lesquels un pêcheur se réserve un espace pour entreposer ses agrès, traiter son poisson, etc. 1, record 4, French, - chafaud%20communautaire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes chafaud et échafaud sont surtout utilisés dans les régions de la Gaspésie et de l'Acadie. 2, record 4, French, - chafaud%20communautaire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
échafaud; chafaud : Construction sur pilotis, au bord de la mer, où se fait l'habillage de la morue. 5, record 4, French, - chafaud%20communautaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1989-03-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Wood Sawing
- Types of Wood
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Select Structural
1, record 5, English, Select%20Structural
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lumber grade from the National Lumber Grades Authority (B.C.) which applies to scaffold planks. 2, record 5, English, - Select%20Structural
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There is only one grade : "Select Structural". The grade stamp identification for this grade is "Sel Scaffold". 1, record 5, English, - Select%20Structural
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sciage du bois
- Sortes de bois
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Structure Choisie
1, record 5, French, Structure%20Choisie
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualité de bois d’échafaud déterminée par la commission canadienne de classification des sciages(Colombie-Britannique). 2, record 5, French, - Structure%20Choisie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il n’ y a qu'une qualité "Structure Choisie". L'identification de l'étampe pour cette qualité est "Choisi Échafaud". 1, record 5, French, - Structure%20Choisie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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