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king post

/ˈkɪŋ pəʊst/

Traduction: Poteau vertical situé au centre d'une ferme de toit ou d'une charpente, allant du sommet à l'entrait, servant à soutenir la structure et à répartir le poids.

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/ˈkɪŋ pəʊst/C1formaltechnical
  • frPoteau vertical situé au centre d'une ferme de toit ou d'une charpente, allant du sommet à l'entrait, servant à soutenir la structure et à répartir le poids.

A vertical post in a truss or roof structure that extends from the apex down to the tie beam, providing support and distributing weight.

  1. Structural component in architectureC2formal

    A vertical post in the center of a triangular truss, used to support the ridge beam and transfer the load to the tie beam.

    frPoinçon

    • The roof of the old barn was supported by a king post truss.
    • The carpenter carefully measured the king post before installation.
    • In traditional timber framing, the king post is a key structural element.