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Record 1 1991-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Earthmoving
CONT

Settling (settlement): In landscape construction, the compacting action of fill soil resulting in a sinking or reduced grade level.

CONT

Use enriched filler soil to replace subsoil taken from the planting hole.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terrassement
CONT

Le sous-sol naturel doit avoir en moyenne 30 cm d'épaisseur (...) En cas de terre rapportée (terre retroussée ou terre végétale amenée de l'extérieur), ces données restent valables.

Spanish

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