Pilaster definition

Pilaster means masonry projecting from the general line of a masonry wall, as a pier flat against the wall and bonded thereto, to support concentrated loads, or to strengthen the wall, or to cover a column, or for architectural effect. The projection from the wall shall be not more than one-fourth of the breadth of the pilaster.
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Pilaster means a rectangular column, projecting slightly from the wall.
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Pilaster means a column (rectangular) which is usually set in a wall.
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Examples of Pilaster in a sentence

  • Pilaster sleeves shall one-piece molded HDPE secured to the pilaster with a stainless steel tamper resistant Torx head sex bolt.

  • Pilaster sleeves shall be stainless steel (type 304, 20 gauge) secured to the pilaster with a stainless steel tamper resistant Torx head sex bolt.


More Definitions of Pilaster

Pilaster means the concrete surround, up to 300mm, at the base of a utility pole protecting a wire or cable entering the ground. It also denotes the protective fibreglass cover protecting that wire or cable and is placed from the concrete surround at the pole base to a height of 3.0m above the ground.
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Pilaster means masonry projecting from the general line of a masonry
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Pilaster means a vertical column incorporated into a wall or fence. Pilasters shall be a maximum of sixteen (16) inches in width and shall be spaced at least eight
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Pilaster means a projection of masonry or other construction being an integral part of a wall to provide bearing for concentrated loads or to compensate for a reduction of wall Section by openings, or to stiffen a wall against lateral forces. (Part of Ord. passed 10/3/73: prior Code § 30.14(41)).
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Pilaster means a vertical component of a fence that is larger in horizontal cross section than the rest of the fence and made of more substantial materials, usually providing intermittent enhanced support as well as serving as a decorative element.
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Pilaster means an element of a building facade that appears to be a column but doesn't support any weight
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