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FONCAGE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-06-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drilling and Boring (Construction)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Sewers and Drainage
- Transport of Water (Water Supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pipe ramming
1, record 1, English, pipe%20ramming
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most recent methods being used to install conduits under roadways, pipe ramming, microtunneling, and horizontal directional drilling, are not always addressed in DOT [Department of Transportation] specifications. A survey of state DOTs indicated that states' experience with trenchless technology varies considerably. 2, record 1, English, - pipe%20ramming
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sondage et forage (Construction)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Égouts et drainage
- Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fonçage
1, record 1, French, fon%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- percement souterrain par percussion 1, record 1, French, percement%20souterrain%20par%20percussion
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique permettant l'installation en continu de conduites de différents diamètres sur de petites distances à l'aide d'un marteau pneumatique. 1, record 1, French, - fon%C3%A7age
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'utilisation de cette technique entraîne des vibrations importantes dans le sol et est très bruyante. 1, record 1, French, - fon%C3%A7age
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-12-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Packaging
- Containers
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bottom set-in
1, record 2, English, bottom%20set%2Din
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attachment of bottom to base of set-up paper box, where sides and ends of base are in the form of a shell. 1, record 2, English, - bottom%20set%2Din
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Emballages
- Conteneurs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fonçage
1, record 2, French, fon%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération qui consiste à assembler le fond sur le cadre formé par les côtés et les têtes. 1, record 2, French, - fon%C3%A7age
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-11-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mineshaft Sinking
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- shaft sinking
1, record 3, English, shaft%20sinking
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- shaft boring 2, record 3, English, shaft%20boring
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Excavating a shaft downwards, usually from the surface, to the workable coal or ore. 3, record 3, English, - shaft%20sinking
Record 3, Key term(s)
- sinking of shafts
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fonçage des puits de mines
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fonçage
1, record 3, French, fon%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fonçage de puits 2, record 3, French, fon%C3%A7age%20de%20puits
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de creuser un puits de mine. 3, record 3, French, - fon%C3%A7age
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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