because there are four plinths in Trafalgar square the first 3 holding statues of some important blokes and the 4th holding specially commissioned art , hence the name the fourth plinth as it is the fourth of four plinths
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The answer is a plinth block, or a plinth.
plinth
plinth= base. The statue was erected on a concrete plinth.
plinth defination
A plinth for a coffin is commonly referred to as a "coffin base" or "coffin plinth." It serves as a support or platform for the coffin, often designed to elevate it for viewing or ceremonial purposes. In some contexts, it may also be part of a larger funeral monument or tomb structure.
in short: plinth is base of structure. it transmit weight of structure to the soil. many times plinth have to deal with external agencies like water,roots of trees,termites, etc this can affects the life of plinth and makes it weaker so its essential to protect plinth from such agencies..therefore PLINTH PROTECTION is necessary.. ......................... abhishek 9404547373
a stool, plinth, table, step, platform, altar, stage...
A plinth is the base for a column, statue, bust, and so forth.
It is the covered area of the building measured at plinth level/floor level by taking external dimensions. Plinth offsets,courtyards
plinth beam is a part of a structure can transfer loads to the adjacent columns