The socket is the structure that allows the microprocessor to be attached to the motherboard.
A plinth is the body or lower edge of a work that allows the bases to be raised to the same level. Originating from the Latin socculus , the word also allows reference to other issues.
The term is used in other areas of architecture, to name the frieze or skirting board (that is, the strip or partition that is installed in the part of the walls closest to the floor to protect them from impacts or with an aesthetic sense) and the part of a pedestal that forms part of the base.
The plinth as a frieze
As a frieze, the plinth can be made of wood or ceramic . It is usually painted the same color as the floor or the wall in question to provide visual harmony. The most important thing when installing a baseboard is that its measurement is precise and that it matches the needs of the wall.
There are also radiant baseboards , which function as a heating system, act as a thermal barrier and help prevent the appearance of humidity on the walls.
Other uses of the term
For geology , a base constitutes a plain or plateau that emerged in the Paleozoic period from the erosion of the mountain ranges formed in the orogenesis. These platforms are made up of highly rigid siliceous rocks.
In the field of computing , the socket (identified as socket in English) is the term that identifies a structure that provides support and allows the microprocessor to be fixed to the motherboard.
The Zócalo is the most important square in Mexico City.
The Zócalo in Mexico
In Mexico , finally, El Zócalo is the main square of a city . At a general level, the Plaza de la Constitución , located in Mexico City and considered one of the largest squares in the world, is known as the Zócalo . Its total area, taking into account the adjacent roads, is around 46,800 square meters.
Its location is the historic center of the city itself, a point that was chosen at the time of the conquest , and is framed by the most important buildings , such as the Cathedral and the National Palace . It is worth mentioning that it is very well connected to the rest of the region, whether you want to access it by public transport or by car.
The Plaza de la Constitución is the focus of many of the most significant social and historical events of the Mexican people, and has seen events of various natures take place, ranging from protests to cultural exhibitions. As for its appearance and that of the neighboring buildings, it has varied greatly in the five hundred years that it has adorned the Federal District , and the most recent change took place more than five decades ago.
It should be noted that among the celebrations that take place in El Zócalo, popular music concerts are among the most important and generate an attendance that can exceed two hundred thousand people . Furthermore, among the groups and soloists invited to participate in these events we find names of the stature of Paul McCartney and the international fame of Justin Bieber .
The Zócalo represents not only a place where different cultural and social events converge, but also one of the pillars of Mexican history and a very important aesthetic component of the Federal District. Visually, it is fascinating to observe it during times of carnivals and celebrations such as Independence, a time in which it is decorated with garlands that paint it with colors; On the other hand, when the sun sets, the lights of the city turn it into a stately, imposing place and at the same time an ideal place to rest in the midst of the stress of today's life.