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MANSARDE [3 records]

Record 1 2012-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
  • Structural Framework
  • Residential Architecture
DEF

A roof which has two pitches on [both] sides.

OBS

The French term "toiture à la Mansart" includes the meanings of the English terms "mansard roof" and "gambrel roof." The term "mansard roof" is used for a roof that is double-sloped on four sides and the term "gambrel roof" is used for a roof that is double-sloped on two sides.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
  • Charpentes
  • Architecture d'habitation
DEF

Comble dont chaque versant est formé de deux pans, le terrasson et le brisis, dont les pentes sont différentes, ce qui permet d'y établir un étage supplémentaire [...]

OBS

toiture à la Mansart : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Techos (Elementos de edificios)
  • Estructuras (Construcción)
  • Arquitectura de viviendas
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Record 2 2012-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
  • Residential Architecture
DEF

A roof having a double slope on all four sides, the lower slope being much steeper.

OBS

mansard roof: term standardized by ISO.

OBS

The French term "toiture à la Mansart" includes the meanings of the English terms "mansard roof" and "gambrel roof." The term "mansard roof" is used for a roof that is double sloped on four sides and the term "gambrel roof" is used for a roof that is double-sloped on two sides.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
  • Architecture d'habitation
DEF

Comble dont chaque versant est formé de deux pans, le terrasson et le brisis, dont les pentes sont différentes, ce qui permet d'y établir un étage supplémentaire [...]

OBS

toiture à la Mansart : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)

Spanish

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