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BELOW GRADE [2 records]

Record 1 2013-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foundation Engineering
OBS

The casing to extend 9 inches beyond posts on all sides and 4 feet below grade (flag staff).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technique des fondations
CONT

L'enveloppe s'étendra de 9 pouces au-delà des poteaux sur tous les côtés et s'enfoncera de 4 pieds au-dessous du sol.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Técnica de cimientos
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Record 2 2008-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wood Sawing
  • Xylology (The Study of Wood)
DEF

Said of a log whose bad condition is responsible for not yielding enough quality lumber.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciage du bois
  • Xylologie (Étude des bois)
DEF

Se dit d'une bille dont l'état ne permet pas d'obtenir une qualité de sciage acceptable.

Spanish

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