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GRADING PLAN [10 records]

Record 1 2013-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Pig Raising
OBS

Hog producers in Canada organized in 1966 as the Canadian Swine Council, to participate in the development and negotiation of a new carcass grading system. Subsequently renamed the Canadian Pork Council, the CPC has as its stated purpose :"To provide a leadership role in a concerted effort involving all levels of industry and government toward a common understanding and action plan for achieving a dynamic and prosperous pork industry in Canada".

OBS

Title and abbreviation confirmed by the organization.

Key term(s)
  • Canadian Pork Association

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Élevage des porcs
OBS

En 1966, les producteurs de porcs du Canada ont formé une organisation appelée le Conseil canadien du porc (Canadian Swine Council) pour participer à l'élaboration et à la négociation d'un nouveau système de classement du rendement boucher. Subséquemment rebaptisé, en anglais, le Canadian Pork Council, le CCP s'est donné comme but : d'assumer un rôle de leadership en déployant des efforts concrets pour faire intervenir les divers secteurs de l'industrie et paliers de gouvernement en vue de s'entendre et d'élaborer un plan d'action mutuel pour créer une industrie du porc dynamique et prospère au Canada.

OBS

Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme.

Key term(s)
  • Association canadienne du porc

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
  • Cría de ganado porcino
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Record 2 2010-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Drafting and Tools
  • Excavation (Construction)
DEF

A drawing which specifies information necessary for the realization of excavation works. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

CONT

Site grading and excavation. A grading and excavation plan, prepared by a registered professional engineer, trained and experienced in civil engineering, shall be submitted with each application for a construction permit and shall include the following :(a) Property contours at one foot intervals.(b) Details of the existing terrain and drainage pattern.(c) Dimensions, elevation and contours of permitted grading, excavation and fill.

OBS

excavation plan: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dessin architectural et instruments
  • Fouilles (Construction)
DEF

Dessin précisant les informations nécessaires à la réalisation des travaux d'excavation. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

vue en plan d'excavation : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 3 2010-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Drafting and Tools
  • Earthmoving
  • Technical Surveys
DEF

A drawing which records the level of points which have been levelled. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

CONT

Comprehensive range of consultancy services include concept designing, execution drawings, detailed specifications and cost estimates for the following : Architectural and Civil :... Preparation of overall plot plan.... Preparation of general site grading and leveling drawings.

OBS

leveling drawing: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dessin architectural et instruments
  • Terrassement
  • Levés et relevés techniques (Arpentage)
DEF

Dessin consignant le niveau des points ayant fait l'objet d'un nivellement. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

dessin de nivellement : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 4 2003-10-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Site Development
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Parks and Botanical Gardens
DEF

A detailed plan illustrating the proposed arrangement of a site, including site layout, grading, hard materials and plant materials.

OBS

site development plan: term used by Parks Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement du terrain
  • Architecture paysagère
  • Parcs et jardins botaniques
DEF

Document qui illustre la disposition de tous les éléments essentiels de l'ensemble d'un site.

OBS

plan d'aménagement de site : terme en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Preparación del terreno
  • Arquitectura paisajista
  • Parques y jardines botánicos
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Record 5 2003-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plans and Specifications (Construction)
  • Earthmoving
  • Site Development
DEF

A working drawing showing the existing and proposed vertical dimensions of a site layout, by means of contour lines and spot elevations at high and low points.

CONT

A grading plan shows both existing and proposed contour lines as well as the outline of all buildings, roads, walks, walls, and other structural elements of the design. The grading plan... also shows the location of drainage structures such as drop inlets and catch basins...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
  • Terrassement
  • Aménagement du terrain
DEF

Détermination officielle des cotes de nivellement des diverses voies publiques.

CONT

Le plan de nivellement indique les cotes existantes et les cotes futures (ces dernières à l'intérieur d'un cercle ou soulignées).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Planos y pliegos de condiciones (Construcción)
  • Remoción de tierras
  • Preparación del terreno
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Record 6 1992-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Landscape Architecture
CONT

A set of landscape plans and the accompanying specifications. Typical plans and specifications that may be included as part of the tender documents include :... layout plan(locations and dimensions for hard and soft landscape elements; this also serves as a key reference plan for construction details) ;grading plan(using contour lines and spot elevations, illustrates all vertical changes and elevations) ;planting plan(indicates layout of all planting with types, sizes and conditions found in a plant list) ;irrigation plan(layout of irrigation system, including locations of sprinkler heads, piping and valves) ;lighting plan(illustrates lighting layout, types, sizes and intensities; may also include wiring layout and conduit locations)....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture paysagère

Spanish

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Record 7 1991-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Earthmoving
CONT

Another important application of the grading plan is to illustrate areas of soil cut and fill.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terrassement
CONT

Le report du plan sur le terrain part du profil de l'état des lieux et consiste à placer les points de niveau aux cotes et aux distances du projet, situant ainsi sur le terrain, les zones de remblais et celles de déblais.

Spanish

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Record 8 1991-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewers and Drainage
CONT

The grading plan, which is one of many construction drawings, also shows the location of drainage structures such as drop inlets and catch basins....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Égouts et drainage
CONT

Les terrassements étant terminés, la forme est nivelée (...) afin (...) de donner au profil en travers de la forme les pentes nécessaires (5 p. 100 en général) à un bon écoulement des eaux d'infiltration vers les fossés ou vers les ouvrages de drainage.

Spanish

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Record 9 1991-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Earthmoving
CONT

Grid method. In design calculation, a grid of small squares is imposed on an area to be cut, and an average cut for each square is determined. The volume of cut for all the squares of the grid will indicate the total volume of earth to be removed.

CONT

Another important application of the grading plan is to illustrate areas of soil cut and fill.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terrassement
CONT

Le report du plan sur le terrain par du profil de l'état des lieux et consiste à placer les points de niveau aux cotes et aux distances du projet, situant ainsi sur le terrain, les zones de remblais et celles de déblais.

Spanish

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Record 10 1988-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meats and Meat Industries
CONT

Monitors plan facilities and equipment, beef carcass dressing procedures and carcass presentation to ensure accurate weighing, correct identification for grading, ribbon branding and producer settlement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
OBS

Terme utilisé dans le Classement des carcasses à viande au Canada, p. 64F.

Spanish

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