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Architectural elements > Tie beams and rods

Preferred term

Tie beams and rods  

Definition

  • Members that form the base of the roof truss to prevent the rafters from spreading; rods used as connecting members of braces, especially to counteract the spreading action of vaults or roofs [AAT 94]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • BARS, TIE
  • BEAMS, TIE
  • BOLTS, TIE
  • MAIN TIES
  • PIECES, TIE
  • RODS, TIE
  • ROOF TIES
  • TENSION RODS
  • TIE BARS
  • TIE BOLTS
  • Tie rods

Notation

  • 112935

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-SCX296DX-K

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