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BACKWARD PITCH [1 record]

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Record 1 1980-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Execution of Work (Construction)
  • Earthmoving
  • Road Construction Equipment
CONT

The [grader] moldboard pitch may also be varied (...) to obtain a cutting or a dragging action. (...) Backward pitch increases cutting action but may allow material to spill over the blade.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exécution des travaux de construction
  • Terrassement
  • Matériel de constr. (Voies de circulation)
OBS

L'angle de coupe, ou d'incidence est plus petit pour les terrains humides que pour les secs. (...) Pour les travaux d'épandage, on a avantage à l'incliner [la lame de la niveleuse] vers l'avant (...)

Spanish

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