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Record 1 2013-10-07

English

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

The force applied on the air in a tunnel by moving vehicles.

OBS

piston effect: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

Force appliquée sur l'air dans un tunnel, induite par des véhicules en mouvement.

OBS

effet de pistonnement : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route.

Spanish

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