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Record 1 2011-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Strength of Materials
  • Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
  • Walls and Partitions
  • Earthmoving
DEF

Deformation of a retaining wall as a result of pressure of the earth, which overcomes the stability of the wall.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Résistance des matériaux
  • Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
  • Murs et cloisons
  • Terrassement
DEF

Déformation d'un mur dont la partie haute s'éloigne accidentellement de l'aplomb.

OBS

Dévers. [Désigne aussi la] mesure de l'écart d'aplomb entre le sommet et la base d'un mur.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec le «fruit» et le «contrefruit» qui sont des inclinaisons données volontairement à certains murs de soutènement.

Spanish

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