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AUTOPORTEUR [2 records]

Record 1 2000-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Constructed Works
  • Architecture
DEF

Standing alone and on its own foundation free of architectural or supporting frame or attachment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de constructions
  • Architecture
DEF

Se dit d'une structure qui assure par elle-même sa propre stabilité, sans liaison avec d'autres ouvrages.

DEF

Se dit de toute structure dont la seule forme suffit à assurer sa stabilité.

DEF

Dont la stabilité est assurée par la forme (sans support).

OBS

autoportant : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de construcciones
  • Arquitectura
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Record 2 1990-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Walls and Partitions
CONT

The roof structure is made up of a concrete compression ring supporting steel cables ... The exterior walls support the roof and are self-bracing. Its members are subject only to direct tensile and compressive stresses.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Murs et cloisons
DEF

Se dit de certaines voûtes en béton armé, en métal ou en matière plastique, dont la stabilité est assurée par la seule rigidité de leur forme (...)

Spanish

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