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toe berm [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1989-10-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Foundation Engineering
- Site Development
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- toe berm
1, record 1, English, toe%20berm
see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toe: The part of the base of a dam or retaining wall which is on its free side, away from the retained material. 2, record 1, English, - toe%20berm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Berm: A horizontal ledge in an earth bank or cutting to ensure the stability of a steep slope. 2, record 1, English, - toe%20berm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Technique des fondations
- Aménagement du terrain
- Mécanique des sols
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- berme de pied
1, record 1, French, berme%20de%20pied
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- risberme de pied 1, record 1, French, risberme%20de%20pied
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Berme : Replat aménagé au flanc d'un talus, destiné à en faciliter l'accès, à ralentir et recueillir les eaux de ruissellement. Dans les talus très raides, les bermes jouent un rôle stabilisateur non négligeable. Synonyme : risberme. 2, record 1, French, - berme%20de%20pied
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pied : Partie inférieure de certains ouvrages de maçonnerie ou de terre, à laquelle on donne une grande épaisseur afin d'assurer à l'ensemble une grande stabilité. 3, record 1, French, - berme%20de%20pied
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1980-09-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Long-Distance Pipelines
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- toe berm 1, record 2, English, toe%20berm
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Canalisations à grande distance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- banquette
1, record 2, French, banquette
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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