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RASANTE SUELO [2 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2003-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Earthmoving
DEF

The planned longitudinal section, from which formation levels are determined and cut and fill calculated by reference to the natural ground profile.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terrassement
DEF

Section longitudinale prévue, à partir de laquelle les profils sont déterminés et les déblais et remblais sont calculés, par rapport au profil naturel du sol.

OBS

ligne de nivellement : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Remoción de tierras
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Record 2 2003-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Site Development
  • Earthmoving
DEF

(Grade:) The elevation of the finished surface of an engineering project (such as a canal bed, embankment top, or excavation bottom).

DEF

(Grade line:) A pre-determined line indicating the proposed elevation of the ground around a building.

DEF

(Ground line:) The surface of the ground as shown on a plan.

OBS

GL: the abbreviation for ground level ... in drilling reports.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement du terrain
  • Terrassement
CONT

[...] respecter le niveau originel du sol lorsque celui-ci est réaménagé [...]

CONT

Coulons une dalle de ciment et montons des murs jusqu'au niveau du sol [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Preparación del terreno
  • Remoción de tierras
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