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CORNISA VOLADA [2 records]

Record 1 2011-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Traditional Construction Methods
  • Masonry Practice
DEF

A projection or one of a series of projections, of masonry, brick, or concrete built into a wall or any standing member, each projecting progressively farther from its anchoring point and used to support an overhanging member above.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés de construction classiques
  • Maçonnerie
DEF

Assemblage de briques, tel que chaque assise est en saillie par rapport à l'assise voisine.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Métodos de construcción clásicos
  • Albañilería
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Record 2 2003-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Residential Architecture
DEF

A horizontal projection on the face of a wall formed by more than one course of masonry, each projecting beyond the course below.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture d'habitation
DEF

Saillie horizontale de la surface d'un mur formée par plus d'une assise de maçonnerie, chaque assise dépassant l'assise du dessous.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Arquitectura de viviendas
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