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sandpit [1 record]

Record 1 2000-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Engineering
  • Gravel and Sand Production
DEF

An excavation dug in sand, especially as a source of sand for construction materials.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie civil
  • Gravières et sablières
DEF

Lieu d'où l'on extrait du sable.

OBS

Le Code minier distingue, parmi les gîtes de substances minérales, les «mines» et les «carrières». Est considérée comme carrière toute exploitation de matériaux destinés à la construction : granulats, pierres à bâtir, ardoises, calcaires, gypses, argiles, sables, matériaux isolants.

OBS

sablonnière : Lieu d'où l'on extrait du sablon.

OBS

arénière : Terme plus générique qui englobe les sablières et les sablonnières.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ingeniería civil
  • Producción de grava y arena
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