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architectural terms (1)

English translation: flat arch, bluestone, outer reveal

00:19 Jun 27, 2000
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Tech/Engineering
Dutch term or phrase: architectural terms (1)
These and the following terms are used in a detailed report listing structural damage to a building (bouwkundige opname). I am looking for English equivalents that would be used by a building assessor or structural engineer, not necessarily an architect and probably not an art historian. There’s not a lot of context to work with; sample text in which the term occurs is generallygiven ini square brackets. (1) hanekam or hanekan [Loszittende metselsteen van de hanekam] -- this is a lintel, constructed of brick or stone, with a stepped upper outline. Is there an English term? (2) hardsteen [Beschadigd hardsteen van de lekdorpel] – the hard natural stone that is often used in masonry construction for door and window sills, jambs etc. (3) negge [langs de profielstenen van de negge] – this is the edge or corner of the inset in a wall for a window (or door?) opening.
Ken Cox
English translation:flat arch, bluestone, outer reveal
Explanation:
These terms appear in the Groot Polytechnisch Woordenboek published by Kluwer.
1) Flat arch
2) Bluestone is a clay-containing sandstone used for building and paving.
3) (terugspringen muurdeel bij kozijnen) = outer reveal
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Lucy Spring
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not many of us doing this kind of work, eh?
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flat arch, bluestone, outer reveal


Explanation:
These terms appear in the Groot Polytechnisch Woordenboek published by Kluwer.
1) Flat arch
2) Bluestone is a clay-containing sandstone used for building and paving.
3) (terugspringen muurdeel bij kozijnen) = outer reveal

Lucy Spring
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not many of us doing this kind of work, eh?
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