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AMERICAN METHOD [2 records]

Record 1 2002-04-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geological Research and Exploration

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
CONT

L'épaisseur totale des sédiments consolidés se calcule de deux manières. [...] La méthode américaine est basée sur la prospection séismique. Des enregistreurs sont posés sur le fond et une explosion est provoquée à quelque distance. On observe la réflexion sur la couche limite supposée entre la vase actuelle et le fond rocheux ou la vase actuelle et la vase ancienne consolidée.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-12-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
DEF

Application of giant individual shingles with the long dimension parallel to the rake. Shingles are applied with a 3/4-inch space between adjacent shingles in a course.

Key term(s)
  • American method of application

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Key term(s)
  • méthode de pose à l'américaine

Spanish

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