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Record 1 2012-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Design
  • Road Construction Materials
DEF

A geometric characteristic of an aggregate relating to the presence of sharp edges of the particles, which results in a high angle of internal friction.

OBS

angularity: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conception des voies de circulation
  • Matériaux de constr. (Voies de circulation)
DEF

Caractéristique géométrique d'un granulat liée à la présence des arêtes vives de ses grains et permettant d'obtenir un angle de frottement interne élevé.

OBS

angularité : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route.

Spanish

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