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BUILDING BACKGROUND [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-12-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Radiation Protection
- Living Matter - General Properties
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- internal radiation
1, record 1, English, internal%20radiation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radiation from a source within the body as a result of deposition of radionuclides in body tissues. 2, record 1, English, - internal%20radiation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually deposited in the body by inhalation or ingestion of a radioactive contaminant. 3, record 1, English, - internal%20radiation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Every place on earth is bathed in ionizing radiation which comes from various sources including cosmic radiation, radiation from radioactive materials that surround everyone, the building materials in our homes, schools and places of work, radiation from the ubiquitous radon, and internal radiation from radioactive materials that are constituents of all living matter. Radiation from these sources is known as natural background radiation. 4, record 1, English, - internal%20radiation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Radioprotection
- Propriétés générales de la matière vivante
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rayonnement interne
1, record 1, French, rayonnement%20interne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física atómica
- Protección contra la radiación
- Propiedades generales de la materia viva
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- radiación interna
1, record 1, Spanish, radiaci%C3%B3n%20interna
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-03-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Training of Personnel
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- new educational media
1, record 2, English, new%20educational%20media
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- new pedagogic devices 2, record 2, English, new%20pedagogic%20devices
correct, plural
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Building on his science background, Lauwerys also pioneered new aspects of science teaching and curriculum reform, emphasising how science should be a part of mainstream culture, and promoted the use of new educational media, including film and radio. 3, record 2, English, - new%20educational%20media
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nouveaux moyens pédagogiques
1, record 2, French, nouveaux%20moyens%20p%C3%A9dagogiques
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- nouveaux moyens d'enseignement 2, record 2, French, nouveaux%20moyens%20d%27enseignement
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'école d'aujourd'hui se voit confrontée à un changement dans sa structure d'enseignement. Les TIC [technologies de l'information et de la communication], nouveaux moyens pédagogiques, sont depuis peu implantés dans le système éducatif. 3, record 2, French, - nouveaux%20moyens%20p%C3%A9dagogiques
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
D'autres conditions peuvent développer l'efficience de la formation : [...] - utilisation de nouveaux moyens pédagogiques (multimédia, formation à distance...). 4, record 2, French, - nouveaux%20moyens%20p%C3%A9dagogiques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
- Capacitación del personal
- Internet y telemática
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- nuevos medios pedagógicos
1, record 2, Spanish, nuevos%20medios%20pedag%C3%B3gicos
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Por lo tanto, este grupo aboga por la aplicación de nuevos medios pedagógicos, como aquellos que proporciona la tecnología, que liberan al alumno de este mundo bidimensional y le permiten interactuar en mayor medida con números, palabras, sonidos e imágenes. 1, record 2, Spanish, - nuevos%20medios%20pedag%C3%B3gicos
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-05-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Noise Pollution
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- background noise
1, record 3, English, background%20noise
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- background din 2, record 3, English, background%20din
correct, see observation
- background sound 3, record 3, English, background%20sound
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Normal sound always present in a space, created either by outdoor sounds, such as street traffic, or indoor sounds, such as ventilating noise, or appliances. 4, record 3, English, - background%20noise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
din (n.): a loud continuous noise; confused clamor or uproar. 5, record 3, English, - background%20noise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Background noise should be bland, unnoticeable, and continuous. Steady traffic noise of the city or the characteristic sounds of many types of air diffusers are the kinds of background noise that people expect in a typical modern building. 6, record 3, English, - background%20noise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Background noise that can be useful in providing privacy and freedom from distraction in the office or apartment has no place in the room in which there is serious listening to speech or music. 6, record 3, English, - background%20noise
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pollution par le bruit
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bruit de fond
1, record 3, French, bruit%20de%20fond
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bruits de fond. C'est le brouhaha confus de l'ensemble de l'activité qui nous environne. Il se caractérise par son niveau sensiblement constant, ou du moins par la lenteur de son évolution. Étant presque toujours identique à lui-même, il n'apporte que peu d'informations et, en conséquence, il cesse d'être véritablement perçu. 2, record 3, French, - bruit%20de%20fond
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación acústica
- Acústica (Física)
- Aislamiento y acústica arquitectónicos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ruido de fondo
1, record 3, Spanish, ruido%20de%20fondo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ruido que se percibe de modo permanente. 1, record 3, Spanish, - ruido%20de%20fondo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-01-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Air Pollution
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- air clearance testing
1, record 4, English, air%20clearance%20testing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- clearance testing 2, record 4, English, clearance%20testing
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Final air clearance testing inside the negative pressure enclosure should be performed before the enclosure is removed and the area is reoccupied; or must be performed before the enclosure is removed where susceptible individuals(those allergic to mould, those with low immunity and babies whose lungs are not completely formed) will reoccupy the area. The concentration of mould inside the negative pressure enclosure determined from the air clearance testing should be qualitatively and quantitatively similar to that of outside air or a background sample obtained from an uncontaminated area of the building before the enclosure is removed. 1, record 4, English, - air%20clearance%20testing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution de l'air
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- échantillonnage d'attestation de la qualité de l'air
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9chantillonnage%20d%27attestation%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27air
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un échantillonnage d'attestation de la qualité de l'air dans l'enceinte de confinement à pression négative : devrait être prélevé avant que l'enceinte soit démontée et la zone de nouveau occupée; doit être prélevé avant que l'enceinte soit démontée, si la zone sera de nouveau occupée par des personnes particulièrement sensibles (les personnes allergiques aux moisissures, les personnes immuno-déficientes et les bébés dont les poumons ne sont pas entièrement développés). L'échantillonnage devrait révéler que la concentration de moisissures dans l'enceinte de confinement à pression négative est qualitativement et quantitativement analogue à celle de l'air extérieur ou à celle d' un échantillon «témoin» prélevé dans une zone non contaminée du bâtiment avant que l'enceinte soit démontée. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9chantillonnage%20d%27attestation%20de%20la%20qualit%C3%A9%20de%20l%27air
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-11-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Meteorology
- Real Estate
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- background material
1, record 5, English, background%20material
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- background information 2, record 5, English, background%20information
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Over the course of the fiscal year, the regional FHBRO [Federal Heritage Buildings Review Office] coordinator follows up on the national list, ensuring that the appropriate Portfolio Manager prepares a completed Preliminary Information Sheet and background material... on each building to be evaluated. 3, record 5, English, - background%20material
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Météorologie
- Immobilier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- données historiques
1, record 5, French, donn%C3%A9es%20historiques
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- données préexistantes 2, record 5, French, donn%C3%A9es%20pr%C3%A9existantes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pendant l'exercice financier, le coordonnateur régional du BEEFP [Bureau d'examen des édifices fédéraux du patrimoine] vérifie la liste nationale pour s'assurer que le gestionnaire de portefeuille approprié a préparé un document d'information préliminaire complet et les données historiques [...] sur chaque édifice à évaluer. 3, record 5, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20historiques
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
données préexistantes : source : l'Agence spatiale européenne. 4, record 5, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20historiques
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-01-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Business and Administrative Documents
- Real Estate
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- preliminary information sheet
1, record 6, English, preliminary%20information%20sheet
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Over the course of the fiscal year, the regional FHBRO(Federal Heritage Buildings Review Office) coordinator follows up on the national list, ensuring that the appropriate portfolio manager prepares a completed preliminary information sheet and background material on each building to be evaluated. 2, record 6, English, - preliminary%20information%20sheet
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
- Immobilier
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- document d'information préliminaire
1, record 6, French, document%20d%27information%20pr%C3%A9liminaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pendant l'exercice financier, le coordonnateur régional du BEEFVP [Bureau d'examen des édifices fédéraux à valeur patrimoniale] vérifie la liste nationale pour s'assurer que le gestionnaire de portefeuille approprié a préparé un document d'information préliminaire complet et les données historiques sur chaque édifice à évaluer. 2, record 6, French, - document%20d%27information%20pr%C3%A9liminaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-07-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- building background
1, record 7, English, building%20background
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The scope and content of the BPR [Building Performance Review] will be required to include the following : a) building background; b) health and safety compliance; c) maintenance analysis; d) energy management; e) environmental management; f) physical condition; g) compliance with special government programs; h) summary of actions required; and i) conclusions and recommendations. 2, record 7, English, - building%20background
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- historique de l'immeuble
1, record 7, French, historique%20de%20l%27immeuble
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ERI [Évaluation du rendement de l'immeuble], qui sera la principale source d'information pour l'élaboration du PGI [Plan de gestion des immeubles], devra notamment porter sur ce qui suit : a. historique de l'immeuble; b. conformité aux normes relatives à la santé et à la sécurité; c. analyse de l'entretien; d. gestion de l'énergie; e. gestion de l'environnement; f. état des lieux; g. conformité aux programmes spéciaux du gouvernement [...] 2, record 7, French, - historique%20de%20l%27immeuble
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-07-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Building Management and Maintenance
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- preventive maintenance analysis
1, record 8, English, preventive%20maintenance%20analysis
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The BPR [Building Performance Review]-level 1 is the primary source of input for the development of a BMP [Building Management Plan]... It is established as a national standard to ensure that an appropriate evaluation of all aspects of a facility's performance is undertaken annually. The scope and content of the BPR-Level 1 is summarized below :building background;... preventive maintenance analysis;... 2, record 8, English, - preventive%20maintenance%20analysis
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gestion et entretien des immeubles
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- analyse de l'entretien préventif
1, record 8, French, analyse%20de%20l%27entretien%20pr%C3%A9ventif
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'examen du rendement de l'immeuble (ERI) - niveau 1 est la principale source pour l'élaboration du PGI [Plan de gestion de l'immeuble] [...] Il est basé sur une norme nationale garantissant qu'une évaluation appropriée de tous les aspects du rendement d'une installation est entreprise chaque année. La porte et le contenu de l'ERI de niveau 1 sont résumés ci-après: historique de l'immeuble; [...] analyse de l'entretien préventif; [...]. 2, record 8, French, - analyse%20de%20l%27entretien%20pr%C3%A9ventif
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-03-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Publication and Bookselling
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- special supplement
1, record 9, English, special%20supplement
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Modular Building Institute(MBI) and its members are proud to present this special supplement to provide you with a unique background on our industry. Our members have submitted articles that you’ll find informative... 1, record 9, English, - special%20supplement
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Édition et librairie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- supplément spécial
1, record 9, French, suppl%C3%A9ment%20sp%C3%A9cial
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bulletin d'octobre comprend un supplément spécial sur le Sommet de la Francophonie à Moncton. 1, record 9, French, - suppl%C3%A9ment%20sp%C3%A9cial
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-05-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
- Illumination Engineering
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- façade lighting
1, record 10, English, fa%C3%A7ade%20lighting
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With façade lighting, the building is a bright background against which an intruder will be silhouetted, making it much easier for the guard to control the property. 1, record 10, English, - fa%C3%A7ade%20lighting
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
- Éclairagisme
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- éclairage de façade
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9clairage%20de%20fa%C3%A7ade
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- éclairage des façades 1, record 10, French, %C3%A9clairage%20des%20fa%C3%A7ades
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'éclairage des monuments, ou des façades de certains bâtiments [...] constitue un des succès les plus spectaculaires de la technique de l'éclairage [...] 1, record 10, French, - %C3%A9clairage%20de%20fa%C3%A7ade
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-06-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Noise Pollution
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- absence of noise
1, record 11, English, absence%20of%20noise
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Absence of noise. Perhaps the single most important factor in providing good hearing conditions is the absence of any interfering noise. Background noise... has no place in the room in which there is serious listening to speech or music. Not only must the air-handling system be inaudible, but there must be no noise transmitted from other spaces in the building or from outside.... 1, record 11, English, - absence%20of%20noise
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Pollution par le bruit
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- absence totale de bruit
1, record 11, French, absence%20totale%20de%20bruit
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- silence absolu 1, record 11, French, silence%20absolu
correct, masculine noun
- absence de bruit 2, record 11, French, absence%20de%20bruit
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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