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EMMARCHEMENT [8 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2017-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stairs and Stairways
DEF

A theoretical line indicating the average path of the users of the stair.

OBS

walking line: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escaliers
DEF

Ligne conventionnelle figurant la trajectoire moyenne des usagers de l'escalier.

OBS

La ligne de foulée sert à figurer l'axe du passage normal des personnes; c'est au droit de cette ligne que sont mesurés les girons des marches, qui doivent être constants pour une même volée, ainsi que la longueur de l'escalier.

OBS

ligne de foulée : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Escaleras
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Record 2 2011-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stairs and Stairways
DEF

The length of a tread measured while perpendicular to the normal line of travel on a stair.

CONT

Stairway Width. Width of a stairway depends on its purpose and the number of persons to be accommodated in peak hours or emergencies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escaliers
DEF

Longueur d'une marche prise d'équerre entre les deux limons ou, autrement dit, largeur utile de l'escalier [...]

DEF

Largeur utile d'une marche d'escalier (hors encastrements éventuels dans les limons ou dans les murs).

Spanish

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Record 3 2001-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stairs and Stairways
CONT

Just about any type of step arrangement can be designed with Allan Block. Stairs built parallel to the wall face "follow" the natural 1&1/2 inch setback of the wall. Stairs built perpendicular to the wall face will widen by 3 inches per step (to account for the setback on each side wall) as you go. Design these stairs with intermediate landings to keep stair widths consistent.

CONT

Endless stairs... Notice that the four sides of the stair walls that you may have perceived as a "rectangle" is actually not a rectangle. Opposite walls do not have the same length and adjacent walls are not orthogonal. This dimension was masterfully created by Escher to manipulate the stairs arrangement while at the same time seducing your vision to accept the perception of endlessness.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escaliers
DEF

Disposition des marches d'un escalier.

Spanish

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Record 4 2001-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Stairs and Stairways
CONT

Stand stringers against walls, making sure that the top of the tread housing on the bottom treads are level. If not quite level make the necessary adjustment by lifting the appropriate stringers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Escaliers
DEF

Entaille, pratiquée dans le limon, destinée à recevoir une marche d'escalier.

Spanish

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Record 5 1996-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

Vehicle access step equipped with an antiskid material for greater safety.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Emmarchement de véhicule rendu sécuritaire par l'addition d'un matériau antidérapant.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
DEF

Escalón recubierto de un material antiderrapante.

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Record 6 1996-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

Steps allowing access to the vehicle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Ensemble des marches donnant accès au véhicule.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
DEF

Escalinata que facilita el acceso al vehículo.

OBS

También se dice simplemente escalón en el contexto.

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Record 7 1996-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

Shaped step which allows access to the driver's immediate environment, the windshield and the area behind the driver cab.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Petite marche en forme d'étrier permettant au conducteur d'accéder au poste de conduite, au pare-brise ou à l'arrière de la cabine de conduite.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
DEF

Escalón alargado colgante que permite acceder a la cabina, al parabrisas y a la parte trasera de la cabina.

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Record 8 1993-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
DEF

Ensemble des marches donnant accès au véhicule.

OBS

Les équivalents français ont été approuvés par le Comité interentreprises de transport routier de l'Office de la langue française et le Bureau de la traduction du Secrétariat d'État.

Spanish

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