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Suspension roofs

Scope note

Roofs in which the loads are carried by cables. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30002206

Broader Terms used

<roofs by construction>

Narrower Terms used

velaria

Term used for

hanging roofs
roofs, hanging
roofs, suspended
roofs, suspension
suspended roofs

Equivalent Terms used

suspension roof

Created

13yrs ago

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