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Record 1 1986-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Engineering
DEF

The load, usually expressed in tons per square foot, that a given soil or foundation can safely support without appreciable settlement or movement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie civil
DEF

Charge qu'un sol donné peut supporter en toute sécurité, sans tassement ni déplacement appréciables. Elle s'exprime généralement en unité de masse par unité de surface.

Spanish

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