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GRADING PLAN [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-04-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Pig Raising
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Pork Council
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Pork%20Council
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CPC 2, record 1, English, CPC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Swine Council 3, record 1, English, Canadian%20Swine%20Council
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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". 3, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Pork%20Council
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title and abbreviation confirmed by the organization. 4, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Pork%20Council
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Canadian Pork Association
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Élevage des porcs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Conseil canadien du porc
1, record 1, French, Conseil%20canadien%20du%20porc
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CCP 2, record 1, French, CCP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 1, French, - Conseil%20canadien%20du%20porc
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 4, record 1, French, - Conseil%20canadien%20du%20porc
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Association canadienne du porc
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Cría de ganado porcino
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Consejo Canadiense del Cerdo
1, record 1, Spanish, Consejo%20Canadiense%20del%20Cerdo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
- Excavation (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- excavation plan
1, record 2, English, excavation%20plan
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A drawing which specifies information necessary for the realization of excavation works. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 2, record 2, English, - excavation%20plan
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 2, English, - excavation%20plan
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
excavation plan: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 2, English, - excavation%20plan
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dessin architectural et instruments
- Fouilles (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vue en plan d'excavation
1, record 2, French, vue%20en%20plan%20d%27excavation
feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dessin précisant les informations nécessaires à la réalisation des travaux d'excavation. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 2, French, - vue%20en%20plan%20d%27excavation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vue en plan d'excavation : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - vue%20en%20plan%20d%27excavation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-03-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
- Earthmoving
- Technical Surveys
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- levelling drawing
1, record 3, English, levelling%20drawing
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- leveling drawing 2, record 3, English, leveling%20drawing
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A drawing which records the level of points which have been levelled. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 3, record 3, English, - levelling%20drawing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 3, English, - levelling%20drawing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
leveling drawing: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 3, English, - levelling%20drawing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dessin architectural et instruments
- Terrassement
- Levés et relevés techniques (Arpentage)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dessin de nivellement
1, record 3, French, dessin%20de%20nivellement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dessin consignant le niveau des points ayant fait l'objet d'un nivellement. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 3, French, - dessin%20de%20nivellement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dessin de nivellement : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 3, French, - dessin%20de%20nivellement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-10-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Site Development
- Landscape Architecture
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- site development plan
1, record 4, English, site%20development%20plan
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A detailed plan illustrating the proposed arrangement of a site, including site layout, grading, hard materials and plant materials. 2, record 4, English, - site%20development%20plan
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
site development plan: term used by Parks Canada. 3, record 4, English, - site%20development%20plan
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du terrain
- Architecture paysagère
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- plan d'aménagement de site
1, record 4, French, plan%20d%27am%C3%A9nagement%20de%20site
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- plan d'aménagement du site 2, record 4, French, plan%20d%27am%C3%A9nagement%20du%20site
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Document qui illustre la disposition de tous les éléments essentiels de l'ensemble d'un site. 1, record 4, French, - plan%20d%27am%C3%A9nagement%20de%20site
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plan d'aménagement de site : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 3, record 4, French, - plan%20d%27am%C3%A9nagement%20de%20site
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación del terreno
- Arquitectura paisajista
- Parques y jardines botánicos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- plano de desarrollo del terreno
1, record 4, Spanish, plano%20de%20desarrollo%20del%20terreno
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- plano del terreno 1, record 4, Spanish, plano%20del%20terreno
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-05-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
- Earthmoving
- Site Development
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- grading plan
1, record 5, English, grading%20plan
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- contour plan 2, record 5, English, contour%20plan
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 5, English, - grading%20plan
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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... 2, record 5, English, - grading%20plan
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
- Terrassement
- Aménagement du terrain
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- plan de nivellement
1, record 5, French, plan%20de%20nivellement
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Détermination officielle des cotes de nivellement des diverses voies publiques. 2, record 5, French, - plan%20de%20nivellement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le plan de nivellement indique les cotes existantes et les cotes futures (ces dernières à l'intérieur d'un cercle ou soulignées). 3, record 5, French, - plan%20de%20nivellement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Planos y pliegos de condiciones (Construcción)
- Remoción de tierras
- Preparación del terreno
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- plano de nivelación
1, record 5, Spanish, plano%20de%20nivelaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1992-05-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- landscaping plan
1, record 6, English, landscaping%20plan
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- landscape plan 2, record 6, English, landscape%20plan
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 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).... 2, record 6, English, - landscaping%20plan
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- plan d'aménagement paysager
1, record 6, French, plan%20d%27am%C3%A9nagement%20paysager
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- plan paysager 1, record 6, French, plan%20paysager
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-04-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Earthmoving
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- area of soil fill
1, record 7, English, area%20of%20soil%20fill
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- area of fill 1, record 7, English, area%20of%20fill
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another important application of the grading plan is to illustrate areas of soil cut and fill. 1, record 7, English, - area%20of%20soil%20fill
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Terrassement
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- zone de remblai
1, record 7, French, zone%20de%20remblai
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 7, French, - zone%20de%20remblai
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-02-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- drainage structure
1, record 8, English, drainage%20structure
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 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.... 2, record 8, English, - drainage%20structure
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ouvrage de drainage
1, record 8, French, ouvrage%20de%20drainage
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 8, French, - ouvrage%20de%20drainage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-01-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Earthmoving
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- area of soil cut
1, record 9, English, area%20of%20soil%20cut
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- area of cut 1, record 9, English, area%20of%20cut
correct
- area to be cut 2, record 9, English, area%20to%20be%20cut
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 9, English, - area%20of%20soil%20cut
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Another important application of the grading plan is to illustrate areas of soil cut and fill. 1, record 9, English, - area%20of%20soil%20cut
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Terrassement
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- zone de déblai
1, record 9, French, zone%20de%20d%C3%A9blai
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 9, French, - zone%20de%20d%C3%A9blai
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-11-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- ribbon branding
1, record 10, English, ribbon%20branding
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 10, English, - ribbon%20branding
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- marquage au ruban
1, record 10, French, marquage%20au%20ruban
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme utilisé dans le Classement des carcasses à viande au Canada, p. 64F. 1, record 10, French, - marquage%20au%20ruban
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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