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ARC DECHARGE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Methods
DEF

A support built over, and not touching, a weak structural member, such as a wooden lintel, to carry the main load.

CONT

A relieving arch is usually of rough construction placed in a wall, above an arch or any opening, to relieve it of much of the superincumbent weight ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés de construction
DEF

Arc qui, surmontant le linteau d'une baie, est inclus dans la maçonnerie (et parfois non apparent, car noyé dans celle-ci); son rôle consiste à soulager le linteau en reportant le poids de la maçonnerie vers les points d'appui.

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