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slug test [2 records]

Record 1 2007-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Welding - Various Processes
DEF

A destructive method of inspection, where a lap joint is mechanically separated by peeling.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés de soudage divers
DEF

Destruction des points de soudure.

CONT

Le déboutonnage est un essai destructif qui consiste à désolidariser (déboutonner) les points de soudure réalisés par soudage par résistance [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Distintos procesos de soldadura
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Record 2 1999-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

An aquifer test made either by pouring a small instantaneous charge of water into a well or by withdrawing a slug of water from the well. The rate of recovery of the water table to equilibrium conditions is monitored as the stress is applied to the aquifer. Information from slug tests can be used to estimate the hydraulic conductivity of the aquifer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
CONT

Les essais par pompage poursuivent quatre buts, dans l'ordre croissant de complexité : - détermination des caractéristiques du complexe aquifère/ouvrage de captage. C'est l'essai de puits, destiné à l'équipement technique de l'ouvrage [...]

Spanish

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