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AIR WEDGE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-07-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Technical Textiles
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- textile welding
1, record 1, English, textile%20welding
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- welding 1, record 1, English, welding
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Several methods of welding exist. In all method, the thermoplastic material is joined by raising the temperature of the substrate to a level that melts the fabric at the interface of the two plies. Pressure applied in a controlled manner promotes the flow of one material into the other and upon cooling a weld bead is formed. 1, record 1, English, - textile%20welding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Welding techniques include hot air welding, hot wedge welding, dielectric welding and ultrasonic welding. 2, record 1, English, - textile%20welding
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Textiles techniques
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- soudure textile
1, record 1, French, soudure%20textile
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- soudure 1, record 1, French, soudure
correct, feminine noun
- soudage 2, record 1, French, soudage
correct, masculine noun
- soudage textile 3, record 1, French, soudage%20textile
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-11-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pressurized dual seam test
1, record 2, English, pressurized%20dual%20seam%20test
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The pressurized dual seam [testing] method was mentioned earlier in connection with the double-wedge thermal seam method. The air channel that results between the double seam is inflated to approximately 30 lb/in[ upperscript 2] for 100 to 200 ft. If no drop in pressure occurs, the seam is acceptable;... 1, record 2, English, - pressurized%20dual%20seam%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The hot wedge or hot knife method consists of an electronically heated resistance element in the shape of a blade that is passed between the two sheets to be sealed. As it melts the surfaces, roller pressure is applied. An interesting variation is the dual-hot-wedge method, which forms two parallel seams with an unbonded space between them. This space is subsequently pressurized with air and any lowering of pressure signifies a leak in the seam. 1, record 2, English, - pressurized%20dual%20seam%20test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contrôle d'étanchéité de double soudure sous pression
1, record 2, French, contr%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20double%20soudure%20sous%20pression
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- test d'étanchéité de double soudure sous pression 1, record 2, French, test%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20double%20soudure%20sous%20pression
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
- contrôle d'étanchéité de joint double sous pression 1, record 2, French, contr%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20joint%20double%20sous%20pression
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
- test d'étanchéité de joint double sous pression 1, record 2, French, test%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20joint%20double%20sous%20pression
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrôle d'étanchéité de soudure sur [géo]membrane bitumineuse au moyen d'une cloche à vide. 2, record 2, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20double%20soudure%20sous%20pression
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Double soudure: Modalité d'assemblage comportant la réalisation simultanée de deux joints parallèles, effectués en soudure automatique et séparés par une zone non soudée. Ce canal central sert généralement à faire des tests d'étanchéité du joint, sous pression 2, record 2, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20double%20soudure%20sous%20pression
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wedge ice 1, record 3, English, wedge%20ice
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ice occurring in an ice wedge. 2, record 3, English, - wedge%20ice
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wedge ice comprises a series of ice veins formed at the same location over a period of time. The ice is vertically to subvertically banded and may be discoloured by sediments and contain`air bubbles that tend to be arranged in nearly vertical bands. The presence of many small bubbles may give the ice a milky appearance. Individual bands of ice are a few millimetres to a centimetre in width. 2, record 3, English, - wedge%20ice
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wedge ice: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 3, English, - wedge%20ice
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- glace de fente en coin
1, record 3, French, glace%20de%20fente%20en%20coin
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- glace de fente 2, record 3, French, glace%20de%20fente
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La glace de fente constitue une forme distincte de glace de sol particulière aux régions pergélisolisées. 2, record 3, French, - glace%20de%20fente%20en%20coin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
glace de fente en coin : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 3, French, - glace%20de%20fente%20en%20coin
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-11-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cold front
1, record 4, English, cold%20front
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The boundary between a cold air mass that is advancing and a relatively warmer air mass. 2, record 4, English, - cold%20front
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A cold front occurs when a cold air mass moves into an area occupied by a warmer air mass. Moving at an average speed of about 20 mph, the heavier cold air moves in a wedge shape along the ground. Cold fronts bring lower temperatures and can create narrow bands of violent thunderstorms. In North America, cold fronts form on the eastern edges of high pressure systems. 3, record 4, English, - cold%20front
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A cold front will cross the region this evening. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 4, record 4, English, - cold%20front
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[A cold front is] generally characterized by steady precipitation followed by showery precipitation. 2, record 4, English, - cold%20front
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cold front: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 5, record 4, English, - cold%20front
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- front froid
1, record 4, French, front%20froid
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Front non occlus se mouvant de façon telle que la masse d'air froid succède à la masse d'air chaud. 2, record 4, French, - front%20froid
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On parle de front chaud lorsque, dans le sens de son déplacement, l'air chaud se substitue à l'air froid; au contraire, on se trouve en présence d'un front froid si l'air froid succède à l'air chaud. 3, record 4, French, - front%20froid
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un front froid traversera la région cette nuit. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 4, record 4, French, - front%20froid
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
front froid : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 5, record 4, French, - front%20froid
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- frente frío
1, record 4, Spanish, frente%20fr%C3%ADo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cualquier frente no ocluido que al avanzar hace que el aire frío remplace al aire caliente. 2, record 4, Spanish, - frente%20fr%C3%ADo
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuando una superficie frontal se desplaza de tal manera que es el aire frío el que desplaza al aire caliente,en superficie, se dice que estamos en presencia de un frente frío. 3, record 4, Spanish, - frente%20fr%C3%ADo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-08-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- surface of discontinuity
1, record 5, English, surface%20of%20discontinuity
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- front surface 2, record 5, English, front%20surface
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An interface in the atmosphere across which there is a discontinuity in the value of a physical parameter (e.g., temperature, humidity and pressure gradient). 3, record 5, English, - surface%20of%20discontinuity
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air masses don’t mix easily. [They] come in contact along sloping boundaries called fronts or surface of discontinuity. 2, record 5, English, - surface%20of%20discontinuity
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A cold air mass, being heavier, acts like a wedge and tends to underrun a warm air mass. Thus, the cold air is below and the warm air is above the surface of discontinuity. 4, record 5, English, - surface%20of%20discontinuity
Record 5, Key term(s)
- discontinuity surface
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- surface de discontinuité
1, record 5, French, surface%20de%20discontinuit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interface dans l'atmosphère marquée par une discontinuité dans la valeur d'un paramètre physique (p. ex. température, humidité, gradient de pression). 2, record 5, French, - surface%20de%20discontinuit%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Entre deux masse d'air dont les propriétés sont différentes, il existe une zone de transition, appelée zone frontale, dont l'épaisseur varie de quelques décamètres à quelques hectomètres, et dans laquelle les éléments météorologiques passent rapidement de leur valeur dans l'une des masses d'air à leur valeur dans l'autre. À l'échelle des cartes météorologiques, on peut assimiler cette zone à une surface, à laquelle on donne le nom de surface de discontinuité. Ces surfaces sont plus ou moins inclinées par rapport à la verticale, elles coupent donc le sol suivant des lignes auxquelles on donne le nom de fronts. [...] On distingue les surfaces de discontinuité de front chaud et les surfaces de discontinuité de front froid. 3, record 5, French, - surface%20de%20discontinuit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- superficie de discontinuidad
1, record 5, Spanish, superficie%20de%20discontinuidad
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interfaz de la atmósfera marcado por una discontinuidad en el valor de un parámetro físico (por ejemplo, temperatura, humedad, gradiente de presión). 1, record 5, Spanish, - superficie%20de%20discontinuidad
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-12-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- waste collection system
1, record 6, English, waste%20collection%20system
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- WCS 2, record 6, English, WCS
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the Waste Collection System(WCS) operates differently from the facilities on Earth. The WCS comprises a commode, a urinal, fan separators, and an odor and bacterial filter. To keep bodies from floating away due to weightlessness, astronauts fasten a seat belt-like strap or lower a bar over their legs and wedge their feet into footholds. Space toilets flush with air instead of water, and the fan helps separate liquids from solids. Liquids are purified and recycled for re-use, just as they are on Earth. Plastic bags inside the commode collect wastes, and are sealed and stored. The WCS also has storage areas for towels, wash cloths, urinal funnels, wet and dry wipes, tissues, disposable gloves, and trash bags. 2, record 6, English, - waste%20collection%20system
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
waste collection system; WCS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 6, English, - waste%20collection%20system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système de collecte des déchets
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20collecte%20des%20d%C3%A9chets
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- WCS 2, record 6, French, WCS
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de collecte des déchets; WCS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20collecte%20des%20d%C3%A9chets
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-08-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- space toilet
1, record 7, English, space%20toilet
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the Waste Collection System(WCS) operates differently from the facilities on Earth. The WCS comprises a commode, a urinal, fan separators, and an odor and bacterial filter. To keep bodies from floating away due to weightlessness, astronauts fasten a seat belt-like strap or lower a bar over their legs and wedge their feet into footholds. Space toilets flush with air instead of water, and the fan helps separate liquids from solids. Liquids are purified and recycled for re-use, just as they are on Earth. Plastic bags inside the commode collect wastes, and are sealed and stored. The WCS also has storage areas for towels, wash cloths, urinal funnels, wet and dry wipes, tissues, disposable gloves, and trash bags. 2, record 7, English, - space%20toilet
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
space toilet: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 7, English, - space%20toilet
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- toilettes
1, record 7, French, toilettes
correct, feminine noun, plural, Canada, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- W.-C. 2, record 7, French, W%2E%2DC%2E
correct, masculine noun, plural, France
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les W.-C. [...] de la Station spatiale internationale seront réalisés sur le même modèle [que celles de Skylab et comprendront les parties suivantes] : [une] soufflerie; [un] collecteur fécal; [une] sangle; [un] collecteur d'urine; [un] cale-pieds. 3, record 7, French, - toilettes
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pas question de s'asseoir sur un siège de W.-C. dans l'espace. Tout simplement parce qu'on ne s'assied pas, on flotte ! Donc, il est impératif de se sangler, à la taille comme aux pieds. Ensuite, les matières ne «tombent» pas au fond de la cuvette, pour la même raison, et il est inutile de penser à les évacuer au moyen d'un système de chasse d'eau. C'est donc de l'air qui est utilisé [pour] l'évacuation [des déchets]. Le corps de l'astronaute [...] doit s'adapter [...] sur le dispositif afin d'éviter toute «fuite». [...] Pour uriner, un tube flexible est utilisé. [Ce tube] est raccordé à la partie inférieure des toilettes. Un système d'entonnoir adapté anatomiquement permet aux astronautes des deux sexes d'utiliser les mêmes toilettes. 4, record 7, French, - toilettes
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
toilettes : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 5, record 7, French, - toilettes
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
WC d'entraînement. 6, record 7, French, - toilettes
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- wedge-actuated brake
1, record 8, English, wedge%2Dactuated%20brake
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- wedge brake 1, record 8, English, wedge%20brake
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Foundation drum brake equipped with a brake-actuating mechanism which uses a wedge to spread the brake shoes. 1, record 8, English, - wedge%2Dactuated%20brake
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When the driver presses the brake pedal, compressed air flows through the cylinders or through the service-brake chambers, moving the wedge to the left and causing the piston to slide inside the bore of the control mechanism and causing the brake shoes to be applied against the brake-drum braking surface. 1, record 8, English, - wedge%2Dactuated%20brake
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- frein à coin
1, record 8, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20coin
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- frein à écartement par coin 1, record 8, French, frein%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9cartement%20par%20coin
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Frein de base à tambour auquel est incorporé un mécanisme d'attaque directe des freins comportant un coin qui provoque l'écartement des segments. 1, record 8, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20coin
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque le conducteur appuie sur la pédale de frein, l'air sous pression arrivant aux cylindres récepteurs de freinage déplace le coin vers la gauche, ce qui a pour effet de faire coulisser le piston à l'intérieur de l'alésage du mécanisme de commande et d'appliquer les segments de frein garnis contre les tambours de frein de roue. 1, record 8, French, - frein%20%C3%A0%20coin
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- freno de cuña
1, record 8, Spanish, freno%20de%20cu%C3%B1a
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- freno operado con cuña 1, record 8, Spanish, freno%20operado%20con%20cu%C3%B1a
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Freno base de tipo tambor al que se incorpora un mecanismo de operación que comporta una cuña para calzar las zapata. 1, record 8, Spanish, - freno%20de%20cu%C3%B1a
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cuando el conductor pisa el pedal de freno, el aire comprimido que llega a las válvulas de freno o diafragma mueve la cuña hacia la izquierda, lo que a su vez hace deslizar el pistón dentro del cilindro del mecanismo y empuja las zapatas de freno contra el tambor. 1, record 8, Spanish, - freno%20de%20cu%C3%B1a
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-03-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Man-Made Construction Materials
- Technical Textiles
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- ultrasonic thermal seam
1, record 9, English, ultrasonic%20thermal%20seam
proposal
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are a number of thermal [seaming] methods that can be used on thermoplastic geomembrane materials. Hot air [method].... The hot wedge or hot knife method.... Dielectric bonding.... Extrusion(or fusion) welding.... 2, record 9, English, - ultrasonic%20thermal%20seam
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Matériaux de construction artificiels
- Textiles techniques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- soudure thermique exécutée par ultrasons
1, record 9, French, soudure%20thermique%20ex%C3%A9cut%C3%A9e%20par%20ultrasons
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Soudure thermique: Mode d'assemblage avec pression dans lequel les surfaces sont amollies par la chaleur. Celle-ci génère sur les deux surfaces à souder une température élevée provoquant une fusion partielle des matériaux à souder. Cette chaleur peut être apportée par une lame métallique, par un jet d'air, des ultrasons ou un champ électrique haute fréquence. 2, record 9, French, - soudure%20thermique%20ex%C3%A9cut%C3%A9e%20par%20ultrasons
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Soudure : Résultat de l'opération de soudage. (Longtemps utilisé comme synonyme de "soudage" [...], ce terme est maintenant réservé exclusivement pour désigner le cordon de soudure exécuté par un procédé de soudage quelconque). 3, record 9, French, - soudure%20thermique%20ex%C3%A9cut%C3%A9e%20par%20ultrasons
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-03-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- dual seam
1, record 10, English, dual%20seam
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- double seam 2, record 10, English, double%20seam
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pressurized dual seam [testing] method was mentioned earlier in connection with the double-wedge thermal seam method. The air channel that results between the double seam is inflated to approximately 30 lb/in2 for 100 to 200 ft. If no drop in pressure occurs, the seam is acceptable;... 1, record 10, English, - dual%20seam
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The hot wedge or hot knife method consists of an electronically heated resistance element in the shape of a blade that is passed between the two sheets to be sealed. As it melts the surfaces, roller pressure is applied. An interesting variation is the dual-hot-wedge method, which forms two parallel seams with an unbonded space between them. This space is subsequently pressurized with air and any lowering of pressure signifies a leak in the seam 1, record 10, English, - dual%20seam
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Mécanique des sols
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- double joint
1, record 10, French, double%20joint
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- joint double 1, record 10, French, joint%20double
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Joint: Zone de liaison entre lés, nappes (ou panneaux), 2, record 10, French, - double%20joint
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Double soudure: Modalité d'assemblage comportant la réalisation simultanée de deux joints parallèles, effectués en soudure automatique et séparés par une zone non soudée. Ce canal central sert généralement à faire des tests d'étanchéité du joint, sous pression
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-03-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- dual seaming
1, record 11, English, dual%20seaming
proposal, see observation
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- double seaming 1, record 11, English, double%20seaming
proposal
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The pressurized dual seam [testing] method was mentioned earlier in connection with the double-wedge thermal seam method. The air channel that results between the double seam is inflated to approximately 30 lb/in2 for 100 to 200 ft. If no drop in pressure occurs, the seam is acceptable;,,, 2, record 11, English, - dual%20seaming
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The hot wedge or hot knife method consists of an electrically heated resistance element in the shape of a blade that is passed between the two sheets to be sealed. As it melts the surfaces, roller pressure is applied. An interesting variation is the dual-hot-wedge method, which forms two parallel seams with an unbonded space between them. This space is subsequently pressurized with air and any lowering of pressure signifies a leak in the seam 2, record 11, English, - dual%20seaming
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Mécanique des sols
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- assemblage par double soudure
1, record 11, French, assemblage%20par%20double%20soudure
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- assemblage par double joint 1, record 11, French, assemblage%20par%20double%20joint
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Double soudure : Modalité d'assemblage comportant la réalisation simultanée de deux joints parallèles, effectués en soudure automatique et séparés par une zone non soudée. Ce canal central sert généralement à faire des tests d'étanchéité du joint, sous pression. 2, record 11, French, - assemblage%20par%20double%20soudure
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Soudure : Longtemps utilisé comme synonyme de "soudage" (...), ce terme est maintenant réservé exclusivement pour désigner le cordon de soudure exécuté par un procédé de soudage quelconque. 3, record 11, French, - assemblage%20par%20double%20soudure
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-03-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- pressurized dual seam method
1, record 12, English, pressurized%20dual%20seam%20method
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- pressurized dual seam testing method 2, record 12, English, pressurized%20dual%20seam%20testing%20method
proposal
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Seam Testing Methods... The pressurized dual seam [testing] method was mentioned earlier in connection with the double-wedge thermal seam method. The air channel that results between the double seam is inflated to approximately 30 lb/in2 for 100 to 200 ft. If no drop in pressure occurs, the seam is acceptable;... 1, record 12, English, - pressurized%20dual%20seam%20method
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The hot wedge or hot knife method consists of an electrically heated resistance element in the shape of a blade that is passed between the two sheets to be sealed. As it melts the surfaces, roller pressure is applied. An interesting variation is the dual-hot-wedge method, which forms two parallel seams with an unbonded space between them. This space is subsequently pressurized with air and any lowering of pressure signifies a leak in the seam 1, record 12, English, - pressurized%20dual%20seam%20method
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- méthode de contrôle d'étanchéité de double soudure sous pression
1, record 12, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20double%20soudure%20sous%20pression
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- méthode de contrôle d'étanchéité de soudure double sous pression 1, record 12, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20soudure%20double%20sous%20pression
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
- méthode de contrôle de double joint sous pression 1, record 12, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20double%20joint%20sous%20pression
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
- méthode de contrôle de joint double sous pression 1, record 12, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20joint%20double%20sous%20pression
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrôle d'étanchéité de soudure sur [géo]membrane bitumineuse au moyen d'une cloche à vide. 2, record 12, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20double%20soudure%20sous%20pression
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Double soudure: Modalité d'assemblage comportant la réalisation simultanée de deux joints parallèles, effectués en soudure automatique et séparés par une zone non soudée. Ce canal central sert généralement à faire des tests d'étanchéité du joint, sous pression. 2, record 12, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20double%20soudure%20sous%20pression
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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