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Piers (foundation components)

Scope note

Use for isolated masonry foundation components delivering loads to a bearing stratum; distinct from "piles," which are smaller and may be clustered.

This term has 2 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Object name

Getty AAT term number

300078728

Broader Terms used

<pier foundation components>

Term used for

pillar
pillars

Equivalent Terms used

pier (foundation component)

Created

13yrs ago

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