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MATERIAL MAINTENANCE SYSTEM [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Government Contracts
- Execution of Work (Construction)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- design-build-maintain contract
1, record 1, English, design%2Dbuild%2Dmaintain%20contract
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- DBM contract 2, record 1, English, DBM%20contract
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Maintenance... Adding maintenance to the equation generally results in lower total life-cycle costs than design-bid-build or simple design-build for two reasons. First, maintenance personnel are part of the proponent's value engineering process during preparation for the RFP [Request for Proposals] submission. This ensures a focus on system maintenance and minimizing life-cycle cost, in addition to engineering ingenuity. Second, a design-build-maintain contract optimizes construction costs to minimize overall life-cycle costs. The successful proponent is given the right incentives to increase the quality of construction material to reduce total life-cycle cost of the project. This benefit is maximized if the contractor maintains the vehicles, rail systems, rail infrastructure, and operates the maintenance facility. 1, record 1, English, - design%2Dbuild%2Dmaintain%20contract
Record 1, Key term(s)
- design build maintain contract
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Marchés publics
- Exécution des travaux de construction
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contrat de type conception-construction-entretien
1, record 1, French, contrat%20de%20type%20conception%2Dconstruction%2Dentretien
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- contrat CCE 1, record 1, French, contrat%20CCE
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- contrat de type conception construction entretien
- contrat de type CCE
- contrat conception construction entretien
- contrat conception-construction-entretien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Construction Materials
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- neoprene sheet
1, record 2, English, neoprene%20sheet
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Performance of a roof system can be affected by design features, material selection, installation procedures and maintenance programs... Some of the failure mechanisms in membranes experienced by the industry are given below... Pinhole in a cured neoprene sheet when received at the construction site that had gone unnoticed during quality control. 2, record 2, English, - neoprene%20sheet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
neoprene sheet: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 2, English, - neoprene%20sheet
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- feuille de néoprène
1, record 2, French, feuille%20de%20n%C3%A9opr%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La performance d'une couverture peut être affectée par les caractéristiques de conception, par le choix des matériaux, par les méthodes de pose et par les programmes d'entretien. [...] Certains des mécanismes de défaillance des membranes sont énumérés ci-dessous [...] Feuille de néoprène reçue au chantier et comportant un trou d'aiguille, qui était passé inaperçu lors du contrôle de la qualité. 2, record 2, French, - feuille%20de%20n%C3%A9opr%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
feuille de néoprène : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 2, French, - feuille%20de%20n%C3%A9opr%C3%A8ne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-12-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- HVAC Distribution Systems
- Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- access opening
1, record 3, English, access%20opening
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Air duct systems shall be made substantially air tight throughout, and shall have no openings other than those required for proper operation and maintenance of the system. Access openings shall be provided where debris, paper or other combustible material may accumulate in plenums and ducts. 1, record 3, English, - access%20opening
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
- Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ouverture d'accès
1, record 3, French, ouverture%20d%27acc%C3%A8s
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ouverture de visite 2, record 3, French, ouverture%20de%20visite
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouverture pratiquée (dans l'enveloppe d'une chaudière) pour permettre le nettoyage. 3, record 3, French, - ouverture%20d%27acc%C3%A8s
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les réseaux de conduits d'air doivent être [raisonnablement] étanches à l'air et ne doivent pas avoir d'autres ouvertures que celles requises pour assurer leur bon fonctionnement et leur entretien. Il faut prévoir des ouvertures de visite lorsque des débris, du papier ou d'autres matières combustibles risquent de s'accumuler dans les plénums ou les conduits [...] 2, record 3, French, - ouverture%20d%27acc%C3%A8s
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-07-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Waste Materials
- Waste Management
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- aboveground vault
1, record 4, English, aboveground%20vault
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- above-ground vault 2, record 4, English, above%2Dground%20vault
correct
- AGV 3, record 4, English, AGV
correct
- AGV 3, record 4, English, AGV
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An engineered concrete structure located above natural grade that is closed by placement of a concrete cover and that is provided with vertical access (through an open top) for placement of the radioactive waste. 4, record 4, English, - aboveground%20vault
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Figure 8 outlines the above-ground vault option. Its main elements include :. wastes disposed of above grade;. an engineered concrete cover over the wastes;. structural stability provided by the walls and cross-walls of the facility; and. voids between containerized wastes filled with nonstructural material(bulk wastes are placed in the vault, uncompacted, by an enclosed-conveyor materials handling system through holes in the roof). One major reason for building an above-ground vault is that it allows for constant surveillance.... Since any such facility would be exposed to the elements, natural decay would be a problem and constant maintenance would be required. 5, record 4, English, - aboveground%20vault
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Aboveground vault disposal consists of placing the waste in engineered concrete structures located above natural grade. A vault is completely closed by placement of a concrete roof over each backfilled cell. The facility lacks any earthen cover system and relies principally on the structure to isolate the waste from the biosphere. 3, record 4, English, - aboveground%20vault
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
... the aboveground vault is a large steel-reinforced concrete structure with vertical access (through an open top) for placement of the waste. Within each structure there are numerous disposal units. Each disposal unit is sealed when filled to capacity. Individual units are sized to accommodate waste deliveries for about 1 to 2 weeks. 3, record 4, English, - aboveground%20vault
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 CONT
... it would be undesirable to place the AGV directly on shield bedrock where radionuclides could be washed into fissures and cracks which would be difficult to monitor or control. 3, record 4, English, - aboveground%20vault
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See also "vault". 4, record 4, English, - aboveground%20vault
Record 4, Key term(s)
- above-ground waste disposal vault
- aboveground waste disposal vault
- above-ground storage vault
- aboveground storage vault
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Déchets nucléaires
- Gestion des déchets
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- enceinte en surface
1, record 4, French, enceinte%20en%20surface
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- enceinte de stockage de surface 2, record 4, French, enceinte%20de%20stockage%20de%20surface
proposal, feminine noun
- alvéole de stockage en surface 2, record 4, French, alv%C3%A9ole%20de%20stockage%20en%20surface
proposal, feminine noun
- alvéole en surface 2, record 4, French, alv%C3%A9ole%20en%20surface
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir aussi «enceinte de stockage», «stockage en surface» et «stockage en tumulus». 2, record 4, French, - enceinte%20en%20surface
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alvéole : Il est à noter que la forme au masculin est vieillie. 3, record 4, French, - enceinte%20en%20surface
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Desechos nucleares
- Gestión de los desechos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- bóveda de superficie
1, record 4, Spanish, b%C3%B3veda%20de%20superficie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- bóveda superficial 2, record 4, Spanish, b%C3%B3veda%20superficial
correct, feminine noun
- bóveda en la superficie 3, record 4, Spanish, b%C3%B3veda%20en%20la%20superficie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-04-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dual ignition
1, record 5, English, dual%20ignition
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Power plant characteristics : engine reliability; ease of maintenance and availability of original parts; manufacturer-approved maintenance shop in the area where the airplane will be used; possibility of outfitting the airplane with a two-or four-stroke engine; dual ignition(and the safety it provides) ;a gear-or belt-driven reduction gear system; propeller(type of material used in construction, number and pitch of blades). 1, record 5, English, - dual%20ignition
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- double allumage
1, record 5, French, double%20allumage
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Caractéristiques groupe motopropulseur : la fiabilité du moteur, la facilité d'entretien et celle d'achat de pièces d'origine; la présence d'un atelier d'entretien autorisé par le constructeur dans la région où sera utilisé l'appareil; la possibilité d'équiper l'appareil d'un moteur deux temps ou quatre temps, le principe du double allumage et la sécurité qu'il procure; le système de réduction de tours entre le moteur et l'hélice de type engrenages ou par courroie(s); l'hélice (le type de matériau utilisé pour la fabrication, le nombre de pales et leur angle de pas). 1, record 5, French, - double%20allumage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-04-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Underground Mining
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- paste backfilling system
1, record 6, English, paste%20backfilling%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- paste backfill system 2, record 6, English, paste%20backfill%20system
correct
- paste fill system 3, record 6, English, paste%20fill%20system
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Paste backfill is defined as an engineered mixture of fine solid particles(with binder) and water, containing between 72% and 85% solids by weight. Particles in a paste mixture will not settle out of the mixture if allowed to remain stationary in a tank or in a pipeline. It can be placed in stopes with or without binder addition depending on the strength requirements for backfill. Improved pumping technology, environmental concerns and the need for a low cost/high strength fill in mines are driving mine operators to consider paste backfill as a tailings management and mine backfill alternative. The main advantages and disadvantages of a paste backfill system over a conventional hydraulic backfill plant are generally accepted as :... higher strengths can be achieved with an equivalent cement content; drainage of water and slimes from the fill are minimized, reducing the need for bulkhead construction and extensive drainage works. This feature also reduces maintenance on sumps and mine de-watering pumps; in some cases, unclassified tailings can be used to make paste rather than just the coarse fraction as is the case for hydraulic backfill; shorter stope cycle times can be achieved because an equivalent strength can be achieved in a shorter time with paste backfill; paste backfill systems achieve lower porosities than conventional fill thereby increasing the tonnage of material that can be disposed of underground; and, since paste backfill is deposited as a non-segregated mass of backfill(because cement particles are not displaced by the internal movements of the draining water), more predictable strength properties for the fill can be achieved. 2, record 6, English, - paste%20backfilling%20system
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Paste backfilling of mines. A number of mines are installing paste fill systems to replace the current sand fill method. The justification and economies of this conversion include: higher production levels (less wait for dewatering), increased grade of ore to the mill, decrease of stope ore left as pillars, improved haulage with the removal of excess moisture, increased filling rates, and a higher strength fill with less waiting time. The unique problems associated with paste fill applications range from extremely rapid system wear to paste separation and system blockage. 3, record 6, English, - paste%20backfilling%20system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière souterraine
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système de remblayage par pâte
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20remblayage%20par%20p%C3%A2te
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- système de remblayage avec pâte 1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20remblayage%20avec%20p%C3%A2te
proposal, masculine noun
- système de remblai en pâte 2, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20remblai%20en%20p%C3%A2te
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Remblayage à l'aide de pâtes minérales, remblayage où le matériau de remblai (aussi appelé «remblai» tout court) est constitué d'une pâte minérale. Propositions par inférence à partir des expressions «remblayage par terres d'apport» et «remblayage avec terres de lavoirs», relevées dans la justification reproduite ci-après. 1, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20remblayage%20par%20p%C3%A2te
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le remblayage consiste à remplir les vides créés par l'exploitation. Il a un rôle multiple : 1) Il sert de soutènement, les étais (métalliques en général) ne pouvant pas supporter tous les terrains sus-jacents. 2) Il améliore la ventilation. [...] Le remblayage peut se faire par terres d'apport prises sur place (terres de galeries ou terres de fausses voies) ou amenées de l'extérieur (remblayage pneumatique par exemple ou remblayage avec terres de lavoirs amenées du jour ou remblayage hydraulique) ou par foudroyage. 3, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20remblayage%20par%20p%C3%A2te
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
SNC-Lavalin est un chef de file des services à l'industrie minière, étant en mesure d'offrir toute la gamme des services à l'échelle mondiale : [...] Expertise : · Systèmes de remblayage (ce qui comprend la pâte). 4, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20remblayage%20par%20p%C3%A2te
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Remblayage. «Rhéologie des pâtes minérales et son implication sur l'acheminement sous terre par pipeline», par Michael Li, Centre de technologie Noranda. Résumé. Le remblai en pâte est de plus en plus utilisé comme soutien pour les mines souterraines. Malgré cette tendance, l'ingénierie et la conception des systèmes de remblais en pâte sont grandement basées sur des méthodes empiriques plutôt que sur des principes scientifiques établis. Vu la faible compréhension de l'écoulement de la pâte minérale par plusieurs, il faut effectuer des essais empiriques lors de la mise en service et l'opération de nouveaux systèmes de remblais en pâte. 2, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20remblayage%20par%20p%C3%A2te
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-03-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- readiness task
1, record 7, English, readiness%20task
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Task assigned to a unit, formation, ship, aircraft, arm system or a material for a given operational capability maintenance for the purpose of an operation in a required time. 1, record 7, English, - readiness%20task
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tâche de disponibilité opérationnelle
1, record 7, French, t%C3%A2che%20de%20disponibilit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tâche assignée à une unité, formation, navire, aéronef, système d'arme ou un matériel pour le maintien d'une capacité opérationnelle donnée aux fins d'une opération dans un délai prescrit. 1, record 7, French, - t%C3%A2che%20de%20disponibilit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tâche de disponibilité opérationnelle : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 7, French, - t%C3%A2che%20de%20disponibilit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-03-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Protection of Property
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- designated material
1, record 8, English, designated%20material
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Institutions are required to develop and implement procedures governing authorization and access to system and data resources in the information technology environment. These procedures should cover the following requirements... : an approved identification card... ;maintenance of records on the issuing and custody of classified and designated material or security-related items. 1, record 8, English, - designated%20material
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Sécurité des biens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- matériel désigné
1, record 8, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les institutions sont tenues d'établir et d'instaurer des procédures concernant l'autorisation de l'accès et l'accès au système et aux données en milieu de technologie de l'information. Ces règles devraient englober les exigences suivantes: carte d'identité (...); tenue de registres sur l'attribution de la garde de matériel classifié ou désigné ou encore d'articles ayant un rapport avec la sécurité 1, record 8, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-03-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- information technology environment
1, record 9, English, information%20technology%20environment
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Institutions are required to develop and implement procedures governing authorization and access to system and data resources in the information technology environment. These procedures should cover the following requirements... : an approved identification card... ;maintenance of records on the issuing and custody of classified and designated material or security-related items. 1, record 9, English, - information%20technology%20environment
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- milieu de technologie de l'information
1, record 9, French, milieu%20de%20technologie%20de%20l%27information
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les institutions sont tenues d'établir et d'instaurer des procédures concernant l'autorisation de l'accès et l'accès au système et aux données en milieu de technologie de l'information. Ces règles devraient englober les exigences suivantes: carte d'identité (...); tenue de registres sur l'attribution de la garde de matériel classifié ou désigné ou encore d'articles ayant un rapport avec la sécurité 1, record 9, French, - milieu%20de%20technologie%20de%20l%27information
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-06-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Production Management
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- system assembly 1, record 10, English, system%20assembly
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Material management determines whether the item and its system assembly or subassembly is on loan to or from the maintenance contractor, and whether repairs, including freight costs, are part of the loan agreement. 1, record 10, English, - system%20assembly
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de la production
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ensemble
1, record 10, French, ensemble
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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