TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

arching resistance [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2012-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
OBS

arching: This refers to the competence or stiffness of the rock layers above the reservoirs that has the effect of moderating the potential compaction of the reservoir rocks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des sols
OBS

effet de voûte : Ceci fait référence à la compétence ou à la rigidité des couches de roches [situées] au-dessus des gisements qui ont l'effet de modérer le tassement potentiel des roches du gisement.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: