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STRUCTURE AUTOPORTANTE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-11-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Construction Materials
- Thermal Insulation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- structural insulated panel
1, record 1, English, structural%20insulated%20panel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SIP 1, record 1, English, SIP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A panel made of polystyrene or urethane sandwiched between two sheets of OSB (oriented strand board). 1, record 1, English, - structural%20insulated%20panel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction
- Isolation thermique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- panneau structurel isolé
1, record 1, French, panneau%20structurel%20isol%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PSI 1, record 1, French, PSI
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les PSI sont constitués d’un panneau en polystyrène ou uréthane prit en sandwich entre deux panneaux de copeaux orientés. 1, record 1, French, - panneau%20structurel%20isol%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ils sont souvent associés à une structure en bois massif, malgré leur parfaite capacité autoportante. 1, record 1, French, - panneau%20structurel%20isol%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-11-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Palletization
- Materials Storage Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wall spacer
1, record 2, English, wall%20spacer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- wall connector 2, record 2, English, wall%20connector
correct
- wall spacer bracket 3, record 2, English, wall%20spacer%20bracket
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Used to maintain a constant space between a rack row and a wall. 4, record 2, English, - wall%20spacer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each upright is designed for mounting directly to the wall, but with the optional steel wall spacer brackets (anchored at top and bottom), the rack places the upright 16" from the wall, offering alternate plywood storage. 3, record 2, English, - wall%20spacer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Palettisation
- Matériel de stockage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- barre de raccord au mur
1, record 2, French, barre%20de%20raccord%20au%20mur
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composant qui relie l’échelle de palettier à un mur adjacent à celle-ci, qui sert à maintenir un espacement uniforme entre les deux. 1, record 2, French, - barre%20de%20raccord%20au%20mur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'utilisation de la barre de raccord au mur n’ est pas recommandée parce que le palettier est une structure autoportante et ne doit pas être fixé au mur du bâtiment. 1, record 2, French, - barre%20de%20raccord%20au%20mur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-10-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Federal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- portable kiosk
1, record 3, English, portable%20kiosk
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- portable booth 2, record 3, English, portable%20booth
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small structure, often open on one or more sides, used as a newsstand or booth. 1, record 3, English, - portable%20kiosk
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Administration fédérale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- stand portable
1, record 3, French, stand%20portable
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Structure autoportante économique prévue pour les opérations marketing avec un conditionnement carton(possibilité d’un sac de transport souple) adaptée pour tous types d’impression : plastifiées, bâches, tyvek, drop paper. 2, record 3, French, - stand%20portable
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-07-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Construction Materials
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- freespan roof
1, record 4, English, freespan%20roof
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- self supporting roof 2, record 4, English, self%20supporting%20roof
correct
- self-supporting roof 3, record 4, English, self%2Dsupporting%20roof
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... take shelter in an inner hallway or room, ideally in the basement or the ground floor. Do not use the elevator and stay away from windows. Avoid buildings such as gymnasiums, churches and auditoriums with freespan roofs. These roofs do not have supports in the middle and may collapse if a tornado hits them. If you are in one of these buildings take cover under a sturdy structure. 4, record 4, English, - freespan%20roof
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
He also claimed the roof was stronger and self supporting as it was built like an arch. This self supporting roof also didn't require interior supports. This lack of interior posts allowed for easier storage of hay and grain as many barns were built into the side of a bank or hill, allowing a wagon to be drawn into the maw and unloaded. 2, record 4, English, - freespan%20roof
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- toiture autoportante
1, record 4, French, toiture%20autoportante
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le concept porte sur un bâtiment simple, fonctionnellement optimal, de même que très ouvert et accessible au public. La structure est constituée de 21 «arbres» en acier qui supportent le toit et autour desquels la façade se développe librement. [...] La dalle de toiture autoportante avec auvent suggère une continuité spatiale et crée ouverture et accessibilité. À l'intérieur, l'acier constitue le motif principal. Les arbres monumentaux et le développement de la structure du toit sont visibles partout et renforcés par la présence des autres matériaux. 2, record 4, French, - toiture%20autoportante
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] abritez-vous dans un corridor ou une pièce la plus proche possible du centre de l'immeuble, idéalement au sous-sol ou au rez-de-chaussée. N'utilisez pas l'ascenseur et éloignez-vous des fenêtres. Évitez les immeubles à toiture autoportante comme les gymnases, les églises et les auditoriums. Le toit de ces immeubles n’ est pas supporté au milieu et peut s’effondrer s’il est touché directement par la tornade. Si vous vous trouvez dans un immeuble de ce genre, abritez-vous sous une structure solide. 3, record 4, French, - toiture%20autoportante
Record 4, Key term(s)
- toiture auto-portante
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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