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Definition of platform
The platform is the space in bus and train stations that is located next to the road or track. Passengers, therefore, usually wait for the arrival of the means of transport on the platform. Circulation and boarding Platforms are platforms that facilitate boarding the bus, train or metro (subway), […]
Definition of build
The Latin word aedificāre came to Spanish as edifying. The first meaning of the term mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary refers to building a building. Build Edifying, in this context, is associated with constructing. Whoever promotes or implements the development of a building or a similar structure does so […]
Definition of macrostructure
A macrostructure is a large structure that encompasses or contains other smaller structures. The term has several uses depending on the context. For example: “In the macrostructure of the State we can find numerous offices and areas that lack relevance for society and, nevertheless, have a large budget”, […]
Definition of stoa
The term stoa is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). Its use, however, is common in the field of architecture and nautical. Columns and repair A stoa, or stoa, is a rectangular space that is made up of pillars or columns and has a roof. In some […]
Definition of parallelepiped
The Greek word parallēlepípedon derived from the late Latin parallelepipĕdum, which is the closest etymological antecedent of parallelepiped: a geometric body that is limited by six parallelograms and that has its opposite faces parallel and equal. It should be noted that, in geometry, a body or solid is an object that presents the three dimensions […]
Definition of room
The etymology of the word habitation takes us to the Latin word habitatǐo. The most common use of the term refers to the space or environment of a home. Rooms are the places that are established by walls inside a building. Generally, each room has a specific function: there are rooms for eating, rooms for […]
Definition of branch
The first meaning of the term ramal mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary refers to the various ropes that form a braid, a rope or a string. The concept, in any case, has several other uses. The halter that is attached to the head of an animal and the sections of a […]
Definition of barbecue area
The term quincho is used in several South American countries to refer to the structure used for outdoor dining. It is a rustically constructed shed that usually has a thatched roof. Although there are different types of quincho, it generally consists of an enclosure with walls made of wood, brick or […]
Definition of pedestrian bridge
A bridge is a construction that is built at a height to make it easier to cross an obstacle. Bridges usually go over ditches, rivers, etc. Pedestrian, on the other hand, is that which is exclusive for pedestrians: people who move on foot. Structure for crossing on foot A pedestrian bridge, therefore, is a structure […]
Definition of suspension bridge
A bridge is a structure that allows passage over a ditch, a river or other place. It is a structure that rises above the surface to facilitate movement, allowing people or vehicles to overcome an obstacle. Depending on their characteristics, it is possible to differentiate between several types of bridges. […]