TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

GEODETIC CONSTRUCTION [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 1984-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
DEF

A method of making curved space frames in which the principal structural members follow geodesics in the surface, so that the forces set up in the members are either tensile or compressive.

OBS

geodetic construction: Term and definition standardized by British Standard Institution.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
DEF

Méthode de construction des surfaces gauches dans laquelle les différents éléments structuraux sont disposés suivant des lignes géodésiques de la surface, les courbes étant tracées de telle manière que les efforts dans les dits éléments soient des efforts de traction ou de compression.

OBS

Le terme «construction géodésique» a été uniformisé par le CUTA maintenance.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: