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Record 1 2001-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Pollution
  • Dredging
DEF

The part of a floating containment boom which carries the load placed on the barrier by wind, wave and current forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution de l'eau
  • Dragage
CONT

Les tendeurs ou câbles porteurs de charges sont des câbles attachés ou intégrés à une barrière et capables d'absorber les forces exercées sur cette dernière par le courant, le vent, les vagues, ainsi que par les dispositifs assurant leur remorquage et leur manutention.

Spanish

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