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Record 1 2003-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Execution of Work (Construction)
  • Earthmoving
  • Road Construction Equipment
DEF

A basic use of the motor grader is, as its name suggests, for shaping and final grading of the total roadway width.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exécution des travaux de construction
  • Terrassement
  • Matériel de constr. (Voies de circulation)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ejecución de los trabajos de construcción
  • Remoción de tierras
  • Equipo de construcción de carreteras
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