Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by specific context]
6. architectural elements
7. [structural elements and components for structural elements]
8. structural elements
9. structural systems
10. structural frames

Anotations

Scope note:

Metal or wooden bars, rods, or framing used to consolidate and reinforce buildings or other structures. Uses include sustaining slender columns, as the supporting framework for a tent, canopy, or hanging members, and in tracery. For the skeletons or framework that support the plastic material of sculptures during modeling, use "armatures (sculpture components)."