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Terminology question - difference between a platform and a terrace?

Terminology question - difference between a platform and a terrace?

Terminology question - difference between a platform and a terrace?

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In earthworks, what is the difference between the two? Certainly not my type of work I'm just working on a report at the moment.

RE: Terminology question - difference between a platform and a terrace?

Terraces typically refer to hillsides or existing embankments. The hillside will be terraced as described.

A platform is a level surface on which people or things can stand. The terrace may have platforms.

RE: Terminology question - difference between a platform and a terrace?

I agree somewhat with bimr, but with a difference. When a hillside or an embankment is terraced, each flattened area is a terrace, and can also be called a platform. It is probably more common to call the first level area a platform, then the subsequent steps terraces.

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