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  2. Corbel - Wikipedia

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    A corbel table is a projecting moulded string course supported by a range of corbels. Sometimes these corbels carry a small arcade under the string course, the arches of which are pointed and trefoiled.

  3. Corbel arch - Wikipedia

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    A corbel arch (or corbeled / corbelled arch) is an arch-like construction method that uses the architectural technique of corbeling to span a space or void in a structure, such as an entranceway in a wall or as the span of a bridge. A corbel vault uses this technique to support the superstructure of a building's roof.

  4. Bracket (architecture) - Wikipedia

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    Corbel: This bracket sticks out from the wall, providing added support to beams, arches, and other architectural features. Corbels are often carved and decorated to enhance their visual appeal, and they can be made from various materials like wood , metal , or stone .

  5. Countertop - Wikipedia

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    Overall, the postform countertop is the most economical countertop on the market, and has the broadest selection of surface material to choose from. Surfaces can be either a solid color, or a pattern, and textures range from a satin furniture finish to a heavily textured stone or pebbled appearance to a high gloss resolution.

  6. Viga (architecture) - Wikipedia

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    Decorative corbels were used in the portales and in the interiors. New technologies, especially in Pueblo Revival Architecture, were integrated. The practice of anchoring vigas with rebar through pre-drilled holes at opposing angles and the designing of parapets for anchoring, was ideal for vigas in low flat roofs. This was used to prevent roof ...

  7. Post and lintel - Wikipedia

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    Post-and-lintel construction is one of four ancient structural methods of building, the others being the corbel, arch-and-vault, and truss. [ 1 ] A noteworthy example of a trabeated system is in Volubilis , from the Roman era, where one side of the Decumanus Maximus is lined with trabeated elements, while the opposite side of the roadway is ...

  8. Glossary of British bricklaying - Wikipedia

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    Corbel: A brick, block, or stone that oversails the main wall. Cramp: Or frame cramp is a tie used to secure a window or door frame. Creasing tile: A flat clay tile laid as a brick to form decorative features or waterproofing to the top of a garden wall. Dog leg: A brick that is specially made to bond around internal acute angles. Typically 60 ...

  9. Oriel window - Wikipedia

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    An oriel window is a form of bay window which protrudes from the main wall of a building but does not reach to the ground. [1] Supported by corbels, brackets, or similar cantilevers, an oriel window generally projects from an upper floor, but is also sometimes used on the ground floor.