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WEARING SURFACE [3 records]

Record 1 2012-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Construction
  • Airport Runways and Areas
DEF

The upper layer of the pavement which is in direct contact with traffic.

CONT

In addition to its major function as a structural portion of the pavement, the surface course should be designed to resist the abrasive forces of traffic, limit the amount of surface water that penetrates into the pavement, provide a skid-resistant surface, and furnish a smooth and uniform riding surface.

OBS

surface course; surface layer; wearing course: terms and definition proposed by the World Road Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Construction des voies de circulation
  • Pistes et aires d'aéroport
DEF

Couche supérieure de la chaussée, en contact direct avec le trafic.

CONT

Les revêtements servent à adoucir la surface de roulement, à distribuer les charges transmises dans la chaussée et dans le sol, à augmenter la capacité de support, et enfin, à protéger les fondations contre l'action du trafic et des intempéries.

OBS

couche de roulement; couche d'usure : termes et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route.

OBS

couche d'usure : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Construcción de carreteras
  • Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
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Record 2 2000-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Leather Industry
  • Leatherworking Procedures

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie du cuir
  • Procédés de travail du cuir

Spanish

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Record 3 1981-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Freezing and Refrigerating
  • Food Industries
OBS

The top covering of a floor providing high mechanical resistance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
OBS

Couche superficielle d'un plancher de forte résistance mécanique.

Spanish

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