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CROSS BEAM [3 records]

Record 1 2016-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
DEF

A rigid transverse structural element connecting the longitudinal beams of a bridge deck.

OBS

A supported crossbeam may act as a floor beam.

OBS

crossbeam; transverse beam: terms and definition proposed by the World Road Association.

Key term(s)
  • cross beam

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

Élément transversal rigide réunissant les longerons dans l'ossature d'un tablier de pont.

OBS

Une entretoise sur appui peut assurer simultanément la fonction de pièce de pont.

OBS

entretoise : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
DEF

Petit barrot intermédiaire qui participe au support du pont.

OBS

barrotin; demi-barrot : termes uniformisés par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Partes de los barcos
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Record 3 1985-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forestry Operations
  • Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
DEF

A device consisting of steel cross beams, mounted on telescopic stakes, which, when turned over and locked onto stakes on the opposite side, are pulled down to compact the load, then returned to vertical position to continue loading.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation forestière
  • Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
DEF

Poutre d'acier montée au bout de chacun des montants d'un même côté de la remorque, qui est rabattue vers le montant du côté opposé et bloquée avec celui-ci durant la compression de la charge, puis débloquée et retournée en position verticale pour permettre de poursuivre le chargement.

Spanish

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