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Record 1 1991-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewers and Drainage
DEF

Distance from the crown of a culvert to the finished road surface or the base of rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Égouts et drainage
DEF

Épaisseur de remblai au-dessus de la clé d'un ouvrage, chaussée portée comprise.

Spanish

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