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CLAVEAU [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-09-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dams and Causeways
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- monolith
1, record 1, English, monolith
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- block 2, record 1, English, block
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The dam [...] is an arch dam comprising 24 vertical monoliths (blocks) made of concrete. 3, record 1, English, - monolith
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Barrages et chaussées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plot
1, record 1, French, plot
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bloc 2, record 1, French, bloc
correct, masculine noun
- claveau 3, record 1, French, claveau
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les barrages-voûtes sont des barrages monolithiques mais ils ne sont évidemment pas construit en une seule étape. Pour la phase de construction, le barrage est découpé en plots verticaux de dix à vingt mètres de longueur. Chaque plot est lui-même construit par levées de bétonnage successives, le béton étant serré par vibration. 4, record 1, French, - plot
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Materials
- Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- arch brick
1, record 2, English, arch%20brick
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- voussoir brick 2, record 2, English, voussoir%20brick
correct
- compass brick 3, record 2, English, compass%20brick
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brick having the form of a bevel; also with curved face for the construction of wells and other works of circular shape. 4, record 2, English, - arch%20brick
Record 2, Key term(s)
- double cant brick
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
- Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- brique-claveau
1, record 2, French, brique%2Dclaveau
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- claveau 2, record 2, French, claveau
correct, masculine noun
- brique de voûte 3, record 2, French, brique%20de%20vo%C3%BBte
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brique ayant la forme d'un coin; également avec face courbée pour la construction de puits et autres travaux de forme circulaire. 4, record 2, French, - brique%2Dclaveau
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Claveau : Chacune des pierres taillées en biseau (à l'exception de la clé) pour composer une plate-bande ou un arc au-dessus des sommiers. 5, record 2, French, - brique%2Dclaveau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materiales de albañilería
- Materiales refractarios (Metalurgia)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ladrillo de arco
1, record 2, Spanish, ladrillo%20de%20arco
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- ladrillo abovedado 1, record 2, Spanish, ladrillo%20abovedado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-11-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Materials
- Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- key brick
1, record 3, English, key%20brick
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bullhead 1, record 3, English, bullhead
- cupola brick 1, record 3, English, cupola%20brick
- crown brick 1, record 3, English, crown%20brick
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A brick in which the side faces are inclined towards each other in such a way that one of the end faces is shorter than the other, used particularly at the apex of an arch. 1, record 3, English, - key%20brick
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de maçonnerie
- Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- clef
1, record 3, French, clef
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- claveau 1, record 3, French, claveau
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brique dont les panneresses sont inclinées l'une vers l'autre de telle sorte que l'une des boutisses soit moins large que l'autre, spécialement utilisée comme sommet de voûte. 1, record 3, French, - clef
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-11-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Architecture
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- voussoir 1, record 4, English, voussoir
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the tapering or wedge-shaped pieces forming an arch or vault. 2, record 4, English, - voussoir
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Architecture
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- voussoir
1, record 4, French, voussoir
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- claveau 1, record 4, French, claveau
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacune des pierres formant le cintre d'un arc, d'une voûte ou d'une arcade. 2, record 4, French, - voussoir
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1980-07-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- gauged stone
1, record 5, English, gauged%20stone
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- arch stone 2, record 5, English, arch%20stone
correct
- key stone 3, record 5, English, key%20stone
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- claveau
1, record 5, French, claveau
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- voussoir 1, record 5, French, voussoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément constitutif d'un arc ou d'une voûte en pierre. 2, record 5, French, - claveau
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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