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STRADDLE LOADING [1 record]

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Record 1 1980-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Execution of Work (Construction)
  • Earthmoving
  • Construction Site Equipment
CONT

Straddle loading may be used to speed up [scraper loading]. In this method, cuts are spaced at intervals so that a ridge is left between cuts. The material in the ridge can then be loaded faster and easier than can normally cut material.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exécution des travaux de construction
  • Terrassement
  • Matériel de chantier
CONT

Si rien ne s'y oppose, il y a intérêt à creuser la fouille par la méthode du chevauchement (...) On ouvre la fouille en effectuant des passes parallèles qui ménagent entre elles une bande de terre de largeur un peu inférieure à celle d'une coupe. Une deuxième série de passes en coupe profonde enlève la bande de terre (...)

Spanish

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