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CRAB MODE OPERATION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1980-04-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Execution of Work (Construction)
- Earthmoving
- Construction Site Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crab mode of operation
1, record 1, English, crab%20mode%20of%20operation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- crab mode 2, record 1, English, crab%20mode
- crab steering 2, record 1, English, crab%20steering
- crab steer 2, record 1, English, crab%20steer
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Articulated frames are also used on some graders to increase grader maneuverability and versatility. (...) modes of operation possible with an articulated grader are (...) the straight mode (...) the articulated mode (...) In the crab mode (...) the front and rear wheels are offset so that the driving wheels can remain on firm ground while the machine is cutting banks, side slopes, or ditches. 1, record 1, English, - crab%20mode%20of%20operation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Exécution des travaux de construction
- Terrassement
- Matériel de chantier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- marche en crabe
1, record 1, French, marche%20en%20crabe
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Marche en crabe. Bâti en articulation, [les roues] AV [sont] parallèles aux roues AR. [Cette marche] permet de compenser les efforts de poussée latérale pendant l'endainage, le creusement des fossés et le travail sur pente. 1, record 1, French, - marche%20en%20crabe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme marche en crabe est privilégié par des traducteurs techniques. Les termes crab steer, crab mode et crab steering sont puisés dans la documentation Caterpillar. 2, record 1, French, - marche%20en%20crabe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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