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SUPPORTING STRUCTURE [3 records]

Record 1 2014-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Engineering
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
CONT

Placing a bituminous membrane; in this case, the supporting structure is the subgrade.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie civil
  • Mécanique des sols
DEF

Ensemble des éléments placés entre le fond de forme et la géomembrane, constitué par : la couche de forme; la couche support; des dispositifs éventuels de drainage (eau et gaz).

CONT

Mise en œuvre d'une géomembrane bitumineuse; dans ce cas, la structure support est le fond de forme.

Spanish

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Record 2 1987-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
CONT

The steam-generator supporting structure is a highly irregular and indeterminate system, made up of rolled and built-up structural-steel members.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
CONT

Toutes les ouvertures d'inspection ou d'accès (de la chaudière) doivent être rendues accessibles [...] le constructeur prendra toutes dispositions utiles [...] en particulier pour ce qui concerne l'installation [...] de la robinetterie, des réchauffeurs, des cadres supports, etc.

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Masonry Practice

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maçonnerie

Spanish

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