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Underpinning: Method strengthening weak foundations whereby a new, stronger foundation is placed beneath the original.
Underpinning - The installation of strong foundations underneath primary foundations when the latter have failed or have been found to be inadequate to support the structure above.
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Pins or pinning(Scots): Lines of tiny stones used decoratively in the mortar joints.PisWalling material of clay mixed with straw. Also called cob.
The stairs are built by pinning each step in the wall either at one or at both ends. In the first case they are termed cantilever or hanging steps, and it is advisable to use steel reinforcement and pin the end of the step at least 9 in.
Pinned
- description of masonry, usually ashlar, in which small stones or pinnings are set between the larger stones, forming a regular decorative pattern.
2. support, stay, post, prop, brace, underpinning, stanchion, abutment adjustable wall brackets
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Also Known As: pillar, support, pilaster, post, stake, pole, pier, buttress, underpinning
Common Misspellings: colum, culom, collum, collem
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 See also: Masonry, House, Member, Mortar, Brick
  
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