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CANTILEVER [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Structural Framework
- Cranes (Construction Sites)
- Cranes (Hoisting and Lifting)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cantilever
1, record 1, English, cantilever
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cantilever beam 2, record 1, English, cantilever%20beam
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A beam or structural slab projecting beyond its support. 2, record 1, English, - cantilever
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cantilever: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - cantilever
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Charpentes
- Grues (Chantiers)
- Grues (Levage)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- porte-à-faux
1, record 1, French, porte%2D%C3%A0%2Dfaux
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- poutre en porte-à-faux 2, record 1, French, poutre%20en%20porte%2D%C3%A0%2Dfaux
correct, feminine noun
- poutre-console 3, record 1, French, poutre%2Dconsole
correct, feminine noun
- cantilever 4, record 1, French, cantilever
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poutre ou dalle saillante au-delà de son appui. 5, record 1, French, - porte%2D%C3%A0%2Dfaux
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
porte-à-faux : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 6, record 1, French, - porte%2D%C3%A0%2Dfaux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estructuras (Construcción)
- Grúas (Obras de construcción)
- Grúas (Levantamiento de cargas)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- viga en voladizo
1, record 1, Spanish, viga%20en%20voladizo
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- cantiléver 2, record 1, Spanish, cantil%C3%A9ver
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- cantilever 3, record 1, Spanish, cantilever
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viga que se proyecta, apoyándose tan sólo por un extremo. 3, record 1, Spanish, - viga%20en%20voladizo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cantilever; cantiléver: término de voz inglesa que funciona como adjetivo y como nombre masculino. Su uso pertenece principalmente al área de la arquitectura y de la construcción. El equivalente de "cantilever" en español es el término "voladizo". 4, record 1, Spanish, - viga%20en%20voladizo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-07-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Stationary Airport Facilities
- Airfields
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cantilever roof 1, record 2, English, cantilever%20roof
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cantilevered roof 2, record 2, English, cantilevered%20roof
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cantilever: A projecting beam or member supported only at one end. 3, record 2, English, - cantilever%20roof
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Installations fixes d'aéroport
- Aérodromes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- toit en porte-à-faux
1, record 2, French, toit%20en%20porte%2D%C3%A0%2Dfaux
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- toiture en porte-à-faux 2, record 2, French, toiture%20en%20porte%2D%C3%A0%2Dfaux
feminine noun
- cantilever 3, record 2, French, cantilever
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toiture en porte-à-faux. 2, record 2, French, - toit%20en%20porte%2D%C3%A0%2Dfaux
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
porte-à-faux : Partie d'une construction faisant saillie hors de l'aplomb des éléments porteurs. 3, record 2, French, - toit%20en%20porte%2D%C3%A0%2Dfaux
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cantilever : substantif anglais. 3, record 2, French, - toit%20en%20porte%2D%C3%A0%2Dfaux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1980-05-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cantilever 1, record 3, English, cantilever
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cantilever arm 2, record 3, English, cantilever%20arm
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cantilever 1, record 3, French, cantilever
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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