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IN-WATER CDF [1 record]

Record 1 2000-07-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dredging
  • Environment
CONT

In-water CDFs [confined disposal facilities] are generally formed by stone-filled dikes and are constructed attached to the land (or to existing structures such as breakwaters) or as detached islands.

Key term(s)
  • in-water confined disposal facility

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dragage
  • Environnement
CONT

Les CDF [sites de mise en dépôt contrôlés] en milieu aquatique sont quant à eux constitués de digues de pierres et ils sont soit reliés à la rive ou à des structures existantes telles que des brise-lames, soit éloignés des rives comme des îles.

Key term(s)
  • site de mise en dépôt contrôlé en milieu aquatique

Spanish

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