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FONCAGE [3 records]

Record 1 2000-06-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Drilling and Boring (Construction)
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Sewers and Drainage
  • Transport of Water (Water Supply)
CONT

The most recent methods being used to install conduits under roadways, pipe ramming, microtunneling, and horizontal directional drilling, are not always addressed in DOT [Department of Transportation] specifications. A survey of state DOTs indicated that states' experience with trenchless technology varies considerably.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sondage et forage (Construction)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Égouts et drainage
  • Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
DEF

Technique permettant l'installation en continu de conduites de différents diamètres sur de petites distances à l'aide d'un marteau pneumatique.

OBS

L'utilisation de cette technique entraîne des vibrations importantes dans le sol et est très bruyante.

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-12-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging
  • Containers
DEF

Attachment of bottom to base of set-up paper box, where sides and ends of base are in the form of a shell.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages
  • Conteneurs
DEF

Opération qui consiste à assembler le fond sur le cadre formé par les côtés et les têtes.

Spanish

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Record 3 1998-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineshaft Sinking
DEF

Excavating a shaft downwards, usually from the surface, to the workable coal or ore.

Key term(s)
  • sinking of shafts

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fonçage des puits de mines
DEF

Action de creuser un puits de mine.

Spanish

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