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THAW BARRIER [1 record]

Record 1 2001-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
  • Road Maintenance
CONT

The operation has been delayed due to local circumstances : strike, flood, road work, thaw barrier, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie
  • Entretien des routes
DEF

Interdiction temporaire de circuler sur une voie de communication, après une période de gel intense, pour permettre le dégel complet du sol en profondeur et un ressuyage des couches superficielles (que le gel avait portées à des humidités très élevées) et éviter les dommages que provoqueraient alors des efforts mécaniques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Meteorología
  • Mantenimiento de carreteras
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