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MOLE TUNNELLING MACHINE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-05-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Site Equipment
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
DEF

A large tunnel excavator of soft rock.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de chantier
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

Engin de génie civil servant à creuser des tunnels, travaillant de manière continue et à pleine section.

CONT

Le creusement des tunnels dans les terrains de consistance suffisante, mais de dureté limitée (calcaires, schistes), s'effectue aujourd'hui à l'aide de machines spéciales appelées «taupes» [...]

OBS

taupe : L'Administration préconise l'emploi de ce terme pour éviter l'anglais «mole».

Spanish

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