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FLOTATION COLLAR [2 records]

Record 1 2012-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Pollution
  • Anti-pollution Measures
CONT

The size and shape of flotation collar on a barrier are important components which contribute to the stability of the barrier in a current. The flotation has to be sufficiently large ... for a barrier to resist the downward pull caused by the currents when the barrier is anchored.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'eau
  • Mesures antipollution
CONT

Dans les eaux courantes, leurs formes et dimensions sont des éléments importants de la stabilité des barrières [...] [Les boudins] doivent être assez importants [...] pour que la barrière ancrée puisse résister à la traction vers le bas provoquée par le courant.

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Life-Saving (Water Sports)
Key term(s)
  • flotation collar

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sauvetage (Sports nautiques)

Spanish

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