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CRUCIFIX [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Clocks, Watches and Bells
- Christian Liturgy
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crucifix clock
1, record 1, English, crucifix%20clock
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The so-called crucifix clocks or "calvaires" were made in France as well as Germany... The same goes for Madonna figures on a gilt brass or wooden base with a circular, oval or hexagonal shape; these clocks were frequently provided with an automaton. 2, record 1, English, - crucifix%20clock
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Horlogerie et sonnerie
- Liturgies chrétiennes
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- horloge calvaire
1, record 1, French, horloge%20calvaire
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- calvaire 2, record 1, French, calvaire
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crucifix
1, record 2, English, crucifix
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crucifix : an item in the "Ceremonial Objects" class of the "Communication Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - crucifix
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- crucifix
1, record 2, French, crucifix
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crucifix : objet de la classe «Objets cérémoniels» de la catégorie «Objets de communication». 2, record 2, French, - crucifix
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-05-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- North West Field Force
1, record 3, English, North%20West%20Field%20Force
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Fire, in the name of the Father! Fire, in the name of the Son! Fire, in the name of the Holy Ghost! Louis Riel, armed with a crucifix, led his followers in the North-West Rebellion, which culminated with the Battle of Batoche from May 9-12, 1885. Fewer than 300 Métis and First Nations people led by Riel and Grabriel Dumont faced the 800-strong North West Field Force, commanded by Major-General Frederick Middleton. 1, record 3, English, - North%20West%20Field%20Force
Record 3, Key term(s)
- North-West Field Force
- North West Field Force
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Force de campagne du Nord-Ouest
1, record 3, French, Force%20de%20campagne%20du%20Nord%2DOuest
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Feu, au nom du Père! Feu, au nom du Fils! Feu, au nom du Saint-Esprit!» C'est ainsi que Louis Riel, un crucifix à la main, entraîna ses compatriotes lors de la Rébellion du Nord-ouest, dont le point cumulatif fut la bataille de Batoche du 9 au 12 mai 1885. Sous la direction de Riel et de Grabriel Dumont, moins de 300 Métis et autochtones des Premières Nations firent face à 800 membres de la Force de campagne du Nord-Ouest sous la direction du major-général Frederick Middleton. 1, record 3, French, - Force%20de%20campagne%20du%20Nord%2DOuest
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1990-09-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- crucifix biaxial test
1, record 4, English, crucifix%20biaxial%20test
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- crucifix biaxial tensile test 2, record 4, English, crucifix%20biaxial%20tensile%20test
proposal
- cross biaxial test 2, record 4, English, cross%20biaxial%20test
proposal
- cross biaxial tensile test 2, record 4, English, cross%20biaxial%20tensile%20test
proposal
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crucifix Biaxial Test. The four sides of a rectangular or crucifix form of geotextile is clamped on all sides and force applied in cross and length direction simultaneously. The loads and extensions are recorded. 1, record 4, English, - crucifix%20biaxial%20test
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Biaxial tensile test. The logical extension of the above tests is into biaxial tension, where the specimen is usually cut into the form of a cross and is stressed in perpendicular directions. 3, record 4, English, - crucifix%20biaxial%20test
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- essai de traction en croix
1, record 4, French, essai%20de%20traction%20en%20croix
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) les géotextiles non-tissés (...) ont un comportement complexe à la traction et la méconnaissance de ces phénomènes peut amener à des conclusions erronées. Nous réalisons au cours de cette étude une série d'essais de traction sur bande large; au cours de ces essais, le matériau est déchargé complètement puis rechargé à différents paliers intermédiaires. 2, record 4, French, - essai%20de%20traction%20en%20croix
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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