Hearting
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002786
The inner core of a masonry wall, typically composed of rubble or lower-quality infill material. This material is placed between the outer wythes or facings of the wall. Its primary function is to provide bulk and stability to the structure, rather than aesthetic appeal or high structural strength.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002786 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: Ausfachung; Spanish: relleno; French: remplissage |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002786",
"term": "Hearting",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The inner core of a masonry wall, typically composed of rubble or lower-quality infill material. This material is placed between the outer wythes or facings of the wall. Its primary function is to provide bulk and stability to the structure, rather than aesthetic appeal or high structural strength.",
"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "Ausfachung",
"es": "relleno",
"fr": "remplissage"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/hearting/"
}
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