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Record 1 2011-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Long-Distance Pipelines
  • Transport of Water (Water Supply)
  • Applications of Concrete
DEF

A large and heavy block of material installed along a pipe to resist forces due to the weight of the pipeline, the change in direction of the fluid flowing therein.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Canalisations à grande distance
  • Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
  • Utilisation du béton
DEF

Bloc de maçonnerie ou de béton, servant de support et de butée pour une canalisation, pour la stabiliser.

Spanish

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