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cut-and-cover [2 records]

Record 1 2013-10-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Earthmoving
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
  • Long-Distance Pipelines
DEF

An underground construction involving open-cut excavation followed by covering over to original ground level with a slab or arch structure supported on side walls.

OBS

cut-and-cover construction: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terrassement
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
  • Canalisations à grande distance
DEF

Méthode de construction souterraine qui consiste à creuser une tranchée puis à la recouvrir, jusqu'au niveau du terrain naturel, d'une structure en dalles ou en arc s'appuyant sur des parois latéraux.

CONT

Lorsque la surface est libre de toute construction, la tranchée couverte permet de réaliser économiquement des tunnels peu profonds [...]

OBS

terrassement en tranchée couverte; tranchée couverte : termes et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mining Rights and Concessions

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit minier
OBS

D.C.N. 1965

Spanish

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