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BERMA [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Earthmoving
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- berm
1, record 1, English, berm
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bench 2, record 1, English, bench
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flat surface cut into a slope, either at its bottom or top, or between the two. 3, record 1, English, - berm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This flat surface may be used for various reasons, e.g. to increase the stability of the slope, reduce erosion, prevent solid materials from falling further, or redirect the flow of water. 3, record 1, English, - berm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
berm; bench: terms proposed by the World Road Association. 3, record 1, English, - berm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
berm: term officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 4, record 1, English, - berm
Record 1, Key term(s)
- berme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Terrassement
- Mécanique des sols
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- berme
1, record 1, French, berme
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- banquette 2, record 1, French, banquette
correct, feminine noun
- risberme 3, record 1, French, risberme
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plateforme que l'on aménage à la base ou au sommet d'un talus, ou entre les deux. 4, record 1, French, - berme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette plateforme peut être utilisée pour différentes raisons, notamment pour accroître la stabilité de la pente, réduire l'érosion, arrêter les matières solides en chute ou rediriger l'eau qui s'écoule. 4, record 1, French, - berme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
berme; banquette; risberme : termes proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route. 4, record 1, French, - berme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
berme : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 5, record 1, French, - berme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Remoción de tierras
- Mecánica del suelo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- berma
1, record 1, Spanish, berma
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paso o plataforma estrecha que se deja entre el borde de un canal, foso o trinchera y el pie del talud hecho con las tierras de su excavación. 2, record 1, Spanish, - berma
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-09-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Oceanography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- beach berm
1, record 2, English, beach%20berm
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- berm 2, record 2, English, berm
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nearly horizontal portion of the beach or backshore formed by deposition of sand or gravel by wave action, typically forming above high water. 3, record 2, English, - beach%20berm
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Océanographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- berme
1, record 2, French, berme
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie en faible pente d'un haut de plage. 2, record 2, French, - berme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
- Oceanografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- berma
1, record 2, Spanish, berma
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2003-09-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mining Operations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- berm
1, record 3, English, berm
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- berme
1, record 3, French, berme
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explotación minera
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- berma
1, record 3, Spanish, berma
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-04-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Noise Pollution
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Road Design
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- earth berm
1, record 4, English, earth%20berm
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- berm 2, record 4, English, berm
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An earth embankment. 3, record 4, English, - earth%20berm
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Experimentation with noise barriers has been going on for an extensive length of time. ... Some of the materials used are: pre-cast concrete, earth berms, aluminum, wood and porous concrete....These barriers can usually be incorporated in the existing right-of-way. 1, record 4, English, - earth%20berm
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pollution par le bruit
- Mesures antipollution
- Conception des voies de circulation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- levée de terre
1, record 4, French, lev%C3%A9e%20de%20terre
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accumulation de terre rapportée le long de certaines autoroutes par exemple pour constituer des murs anti-bruits. 1, record 4, French, - lev%C3%A9e%20de%20terre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación acústica
- Medidas contra la contaminación
- Diseño de carreteras
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- andén
1, record 4, Spanish, and%C3%A9n
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- berma 1, record 4, Spanish, berma
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terraplén en forma de montículo, prolongado para crear un relieve lineal. A menudo provisto de una cerca o plantas para crear un efecto visual o una barrera sónica. 1, record 4, Spanish, - and%C3%A9n
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