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SPRING LINE [2 records]

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Record 1 2010-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Extraction Procedures - Various (Mining)
  • Excavation (Construction)
DEF

The line across or parallel to the tunnel above which the steel ribs are bent to a radius of curvature different from that below it. ... May or may not correspond with center line.

CONT

The Truss Panels ... are located at the spring line and constitute a temporary support for the ribs while taking out the bench, to be replaced by posts in the final stage of erection.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés d'extraction divers (Exploit. minière)
  • Fouilles (Construction)
DEF

[...] ligne de départ de la courbure d'un arc, d'une voûte.

CONT

Les cintres d'étayage de la voûte seront tout d'abord appuyés sur le rocher à la hauteur des naissances, avec ou sans longrines, puis l'appui rocheux sera remplacé par des piliers de soutènement.

OBS

Souvent utilisé au pluriel.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
  • Pleasure Boating and Yachting
DEF

A shore mooring line diagonal to the keel and exerting a force, when power is applied to it, both in the direction of the keel and at right angles to it. It is therefore used for moving a vessel lying alongside a quay or pier ahead or astern, breasting her in at the same time.

OBS

spring: term also used in sailing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
  • Yachting et navigation de plaisance
DEF

Type d'amarre.

OBS

embossure : terme employé aussi à la voile.

Spanish

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