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tamping roller [1 record]

Record 1 2013-01-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Site Equipment
DEF

A tractor for compaction of soils, having two or more large steel wheels with tapered steel projections.

OBS

tamping roller: term proposed by the World Road Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de chantier
DEF

Rouleau muni de nombreux «pieds» en forme de tronc de cône ou de pyramide, d'environ 20 cm de long [...]

OBS

[...] cet engin est utilisé pour des sols très plastiques.

OBS

compacteur à pieds dameurs; rouleau à pieds dameurs : termes proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route.

Spanish

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