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Post-and-beam structures

Scope note

Use for any structures based on upright posts or columns supporting horizontal beams or lintels; these exclude balloon frames and platform frames, in which support is by stud walls.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30001484

Broader Terms used

structural frames

Equivalent Terms used

post-and-beam structure

Created

13yrs ago

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