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rough grading [1 record]

Record 1 2012-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Earthmoving
DEF

The initial modification of site levels, usually carried out with a bulldozer or other heavy equipment; applies normally to subsoil rather than topsoil.

OBS

As opposed to "finish grading."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terrassement
CONT

Les terrassements généraux en déblais ou remblais pour mise à niveau et modelage général du terrain en une ou plusieurs fois.

CONT

Règlement (c'est-à-dire mise en forme du terrain) : Pour mise en forme grossière d'une surface labourée déblayée ou remblayée comprenant la reprise de faibles épaisseurs de terre et leur transport d'un point à un autre [...] Pour mise en forme définitive des allées, plates-formes, pelouses [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Remoción de tierras
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