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approach trench [2 records]

Record 1 2021-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Field Engineering (Military)
  • Infantry
DEF

A trench providing protected passage between the front and rear elements of a defensive position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie (Militaire)
  • Infanterie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ingeniería de campaña (Militar)
  • Infantería
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Record 2 2011-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Drilling
  • Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
CONT

[Indian and Northern Affairs Canada] expressed concern that, where the approach trench would be cut in ice-rich soil and backfilled using the same material, there could be sloughing into the stream as the ice melts in spring and summer following construction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
  • Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
CONT

Le [ministère des Affaires indiennes et du Nord Canada] a exprimé ses préoccupations du fait que, lorsque la tranchée d'approche serait creusée dans un sol riche en glace et remblayée au moyen des mêmes matériaux, il pourrait y avoir de l'éboulement dans le cours d’eau, à mesure que la glace fond au printemps et à l'été par suite de la construction.

Spanish

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