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Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- BC Water and Waste Association
1, record 1, English, BC%20Water%20and%20Waste%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BCWWA 1, record 1, English, BCWWA
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The BC Water & Waste Association(BCWWA) is a not-for-profit organization that represents around 4, 000 water professionals. Our members work every day to keep our water systems clean and safe – from source to tap to drain and back to the environment. They include water and wastewater facility operators, utility managers, engineers, technicians and technologists, consultants, government policy and regulatory staff, backflow assembly testers and cross connection control specialists, researchers and suppliers. 1, record 1, English, - BC%20Water%20and%20Waste%20Association
Record 1, Key term(s)
- British Columbia Water and Waste Association
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- BC Water and Waste Association
1, record 1, French, BC%20Water%20and%20Waste%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BCWWA 1, record 1, French, BCWWA
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- British Columbia Water and Waste Association
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-04-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Ecology (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council
1, record 2, English, Water%20Supply%20and%20Sanitation%20Collaborative%20Council
correct, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WSSCC 2, record 2, English, WSSCC
correct, international
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council is a leading international organization that enhances collaboration in the water supply and sanitation sector, specifically in order to attain universal coverage of water and sanitation services for poor people around the world. WSSCC is really a cross between a professional association and an international NGO. It operates with a mandate from the United National General Assembly. 2, record 2, English, - Water%20Supply%20and%20Sanitation%20Collaborative%20Council
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Conseil de concertation pour l'approvisionnement en eau et l'assainissement
1, record 2, French, Conseil%20de%20concertation%20pour%20l%27approvisionnement%20en%20eau%20et%20l%27assainissement
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Relève de l'Organisation mondiale de la santé. 2, record 2, French, - Conseil%20de%20concertation%20pour%20l%27approvisionnement%20en%20eau%20et%20l%27assainissement
Record 2, Key term(s)
- CCAEA
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Ecología (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Consejo de colaboración para el abastecimiento de agua y saneamiento
1, record 2, Spanish, Consejo%20de%20colaboraci%C3%B3n%20para%20el%20abastecimiento%20de%20agua%20y%20saneamiento
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-10-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- static reactor
1, record 3, English, static%20reactor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The neutronic design and operational analysis of the NGNP requires core analysis tools(codes and data) for(1) cross section preparation and fuel assembly lattice calculations to produce effective nuclear parameters for subsequent whole-core analysis,(2) static reactor analysis for core design and fuel management... 1, record 3, English, - static%20reactor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- réacteur statique
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9acteur%20statique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-09-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Atomic Physics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- movable detector
1, record 4, English, movable%20detector
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Each measurement channel has, inside the nuclear reactor core, an instrumentation tube of a fuel assembly and a thimble placed inside the instrumentation tube, in which the fission probe moves around. Neutron flux measurements are carried out in a set of fuel assemblies distributed throughout the core cross section. 1, record 4, English, - movable%20detector
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Physique atomique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- détecteur mobile
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les détecteurs mobiles sont du type chambres à fission. Ce type de capteur neutronique est une chambre d'ionisation classique et utilise comme matière sensible aux neutrons, l'uranium. Celui-ci, enrichi à 90 % en uranium 235, est déposé sous forme d'une couche d'oxyde. Chaque détecteur [...] est constitué d'une électrode centrale (anode), d'une deuxième électrode (cathode) qui détermine le volume de mesure, et d'une enveloppe de protection externe. Le gaz de remplissage est l'argon. 1, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20mobile
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-01-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
- Workplace Organization
- Production Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- assembly line
1, record 5, English, assembly%20line
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mass-production arrangement whereby the work in process is progressively transferred from one operation to the next until the product is assembled. 2, record 5, English, - assembly%20line
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An assembly line is designed by determining the sequences of operations for manufacture of each product component as well as the final product. Each movement of material is made as simple and short as possible with no cross flow or backtracking. Work assignments, numbers of machines, and production rates are programmed so that all operations performed along the line are compatible. 3, record 5, English, - assembly%20line
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See also "production line" and "transfer line". 4, record 5, English, - assembly%20line
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Techniques industrielles
- Organisation du travail et équipements
- Gestion de la production
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chaîne de montage
1, record 5, French, cha%C3%AEne%20de%20montage
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif installé dans une usine permettant aux ouvriers de ne pas se déranger dans l'exécution de leur travail, les pièces se déplaçant mécaniquement devant eux, le plus souvent selon un processus automatique. Elle entraîne la division parcellaire du travail. 2, record 5, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20de%20montage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir aussi «chaîne de fabrication» et «chaîne-transfert». 3, record 5, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20de%20montage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procesos y técnicas industriales
- Organización del trabajo y equipos
- Gestión de la producción
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- cadena de montaje
1, record 5, Spanish, cadena%20de%20montaje
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- linea de montaje 2, record 5, Spanish, linea%20de%20montaje
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La secuencia de todo un proceso productivo de ensamblaje de partes y piezas, sobre un soporte mecánico, que se mueve a una determinada velocidad (cadencia), y sobre el cual trabajan obreros, robots, o una mezcla de ambos, procediendo al ensamblaje. 1, record 5, Spanish, - cadena%20de%20montaje
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Su utilización inicial, ideada por Henry Ford, se asocia con la idea de las economías de escala y de producción en masa. Hasta la introducción del sistema just-in-time, a principios de la década de 1970, y de la fabricación celular, posteriormente, la cadena se consideraba como la técnica más eficiente de producción. 1, record 5, Spanish, - cadena%20de%20montaje
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
linea de montaje: término proveniente del Diccionario de Negocios. Steven M. Kaplan, Ed Wiley's, p. 21. 2, record 5, Spanish, - cadena%20de%20montaje
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-11-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ribbon bridge
1, record 6, English, ribbon%20bridge
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ribbon bridge is a floating, modular asset with an integral superstructure and floating supports. Individual bays are joined to form rafts or bridges in support of river crossing operations. Ribbon bridges and rafts provide the maneuver commander with a reliable and responsive means to cross wet gap obstacles from the march... The ribbon bridge system consists of three major components : Bridge transporters, interior bays, Ramp bays. Although BEBs are not a component of the ribbon bridge system, boats are required for the propulsion of ribbon rafts, as well as for the assembly and anchorage of ribbon rafts and bridges. 2, record 6, English, - ribbon%20bridge
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pont à ruban
1, record 6, French, pont%20%C3%A0%20ruban
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- pont ruban 2, record 6, French, pont%20ruban
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pont de conception américaine qui se déplie sous la poussée de l'eau au moment de son lancement. 3, record 6, French, - pont%20%C3%A0%20ruban
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir la Revue internationale de la défense, no 8, p. 1419. 3, record 6, French, - pont%20%C3%A0%20ruban
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-04-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Structural Framework
- Rough Carpentry
- Metal Framework Elements
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- bracing
1, record 7, English, bracing
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bracing consists of structural elements that are installed to provide restraint or support, or both, to other members so that the complete assembly forms a stable structure. Bracing may be in lateral, longitudinal, and transverse planes and may consist of sway, cross, vertical, diagonal, horizontal, and like elements to resist wind, earthquake, erection, and other forces. 1, record 7, English, - bracing
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Charpentes
- Charpenterie
- Éléments de charpentes métalliques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- contreventement
1, record 7, French, contreventement
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout ouvrage de consolidation par triangulation à l'aide de pièces obliques, visant à empêcher toute déformation par poussée horizontale. 1, record 7, French, - contreventement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-11-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- assembly team
1, record 8, English, assembly%20team
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Karlskronavarvet has therefore designed a special beam-riding trolley-rather like a child's scooter-which one of the assembly team can use to cross to the other side. 1, record 8, English, - assembly%20team
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pontonnier
1, record 8, French, pontonnier
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Karlskronavarvet a mis au point une petite trottinette qui permet à un pontonnier de passer en sécurité sur l'autre rive pour poser la culée à commande hydraulique (grâce au tube!). 1, record 8, French, - pontonnier
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-11-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- beam-riding trolley
1, record 9, English, beam%2Driding%20trolley
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Karlskronavarvet has therefore designed a special beam-riding trolley-rather like a child's scooter-which one of the assembly team can use to cross to the other side. 1, record 9, English, - beam%2Driding%20trolley
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- trottinette
1, record 9, French, trottinette
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] Karlskronavarvet a mis au point une petite trottinette qui permet à un pontonnier de passer en sécurité sur l'autre rive pour poser la culée à commande hydraulique (grâce au tube!). 1, record 9, French, - trottinette
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-01-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Engineering
- Navigation Instruments
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sea anchor
1, record 10, English, sea%20anchor
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- drogue 1, record 10, English, drogue
correct
- drag anchor 1, record 10, English, drag%20anchor
correct
- drag 2, record 10, English, drag
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A current-measuring assembly consisting of a weighted current cross, sail, or parachute and an attached surface buoy. 1, record 10, English, - sea%20anchor
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Ingénierie
- Instruments de navigation
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- drogue
1, record 10, French, drogue
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif utilisé pour la mesure des courants marins non superficiels, et consistant de croisillons de toile et de bois, immergés à une profondeur connue et reliés à un flotteur situé en surface et repéré à un moment déterminé. 1, record 10, French, - drogue
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Containers
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- base
1, record 11, English, base
noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Assembly of which the principal components are(a) the 2 bottom longitudinal members,(b) the 2 bottom end members,(c) the floor, and(d) possibly, the cross members. 1, record 11, English, - base
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- base
1, record 11, French, base
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ensemble dont les éléments principaux sont (a) les 2 longerons inférieurs, (b) les deux membrures d'extrémité inférieures, (c) le plancher, et, (d) éventuellement, des traverses du plancher. 1, record 11, French, - base
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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