TERMIUM Plus®

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

uniform settlement [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2010-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foundation Engineering
OBS

Even uniform settlement can result in trouble, however. First, a building sitting in a depression has a poor appearance. The access might be impaired, necessiting the construction of ramps down into the building from the surrounding levels, as in the case of the National Palace of Fine Arts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technique des fondations
OBS

Cependant, un tassement, même uniforme, peut occasionner des perturbations. Tout d'abord, une construction reposant sur une zone ayant tassé présente un aspect désagréable : le seuil doit être abaissé, et il est quelquefois nécessaire de construire des rampes d'accès à partir des terre-pleins avoisinants situés plus haut [...]

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: