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METAL CONNECTOR [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-04-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- riser
1, record 1, English, riser
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of webbing which connects the harness to the suspension lines. 2, record 1, English, - riser
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lines are threaded on to connector links and the risers are fitted to the harness with metal riser releases. 1, record 1, English, - riser
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Main risers and reserve risers’ refer to the riser of the parachute and reserve parachute respectively. 2, record 1, English, - riser
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- élévateur
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sangle amovible ou fixe, servant à relier le harnais aux suspentes. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le harnais est formé par des sangles de nylon [qui] affectent la forme d'un U, dont chaque branche se termine en deux élévateurs reliés aux quatre dés amovibles de connexion des groupes de suspentes. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Building Hardware
- Structural Framework
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- toothed plate
1, record 2, English, toothed%20plate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- gang nail 2, record 2, English, gang%20nail
correct
- gangnail 3, record 2, English, gangnail
- gang-nail 4, record 2, English, gang%2Dnail
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
gang nail: A plate from which a number of spikes have been punched and pushed out at right angles. This can be pressed into two pieces of timber, acting like a gusset plate with compound nails. 2, record 2, English, - toothed%20plate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The metal connector plate evolved from a simple piece of galvanized sheet steel with holes punched for nails, into the integrated toothed plate, that does not require nails. Because the tooth replaced the nail, it reduced labor and improved the quality of the truss joint. 1, record 2, English, - toothed%20plate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See record "timber connector / connecteur." 5, record 2, English, - toothed%20plate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
- Charpentes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- plaque dentée
1, record 2, French, plaque%20dent%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la charpente moderne, [...] on préfère utiliser d'autres modes d'assemblage, capables de résister aux efforts imposés [...] Les assemblages cloués, rigides et indéformables, et les assemblages boulonnés sont les plus courants; parfois, ils sont renforcés par des organes d'assemblage (anneaux, crampons, plaques dentées, connecteurs, etc.) qui, sous de faibles dimensions, en augmentent sensiblement les résistances. [...] Ces types d'assemblage ont permis [...] d'industrialiser la fabrication. 1, record 2, French, - plaque%20dent%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir la fiche «connecteur / timber connector». 2, record 2, French, - plaque%20dent%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
- Installation of Electrical Equipment
- Electrical Wiring (Building Elements)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- knockout
1, record 3, English, knockout
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A removable portion in a metal cabinet or outlet box, readily removed with a hammer or screwdriver for installation of a cable connector or other fittings. 3, record 3, English, - knockout
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
- Installation des équipements électriques
- Installations électriques (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- alvéole défonçable
1, record 3, French, alv%C3%A9ole%20d%C3%A9fon%C3%A7able
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- entrée défonçable 2, record 3, French, entr%C3%A9e%20d%C3%A9fon%C3%A7able
correct, feminine noun
- entrée sectionnable 3, record 3, French, entr%C3%A9e%20sectionnable
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] en ce qui concerne les installations encastrées, des boîtes de connexion remplissent cet office: des alvéoles défonçables équipent leurs parois latérales et des cosses [...] reçoivent les extrémités des conducteurs. 4, record 3, French, - alv%C3%A9ole%20d%C3%A9fon%C3%A7able
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alvéole : Il est à noter que la forme au masculin est vieillie. 5, record 3, French, - alv%C3%A9ole%20d%C3%A9fon%C3%A7able
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-05-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cannula
1, record 4, English, cannula
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- canula 2, record 4, English, canula
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Short, hollow cylinder or tube for insertion into a canal, vessel, passageway, body cavity, or duct. 3, record 4, English, - cannula
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cannulae usually consist of a small-length rigid or semirigid plastic or metal tube, a handle, and a valve. The valve regulates the pressure within the cavity. Most cannulae are fitted with a trocar or stylet during insertion. After insertion, the trocar is withdrawn, providing a rigid or semirigid structure that can be connected to an external tube, catheter, or connector for the injection or withdrawal of substances. Cannulae may also provide a port through which diagnostic or surgical instruments are passed to gain access to and operate on internal structures. They can be used in a great variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. 3, record 4, English, - cannula
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
arterial, aortic, arthroscopy drainage, aspirating, brain, bronchial, coronary artery, coronary sinus, ear, epidural, exploring, eye, infusion, irrigation, perfusion, ventricular, washout cannula. 2, record 4, English, - cannula
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- canule
1, record 4, French, canule
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tube creux, rigide ou souple, rectiligne, courbe ou coudé, utilisé pour permettre le passage d'air ou de liquide dans une cavité ou un conduit naturels, ou dans un vaisseau ou un canal abordé chirurgicalement. 2, record 4, French, - canule
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental quirúrgico
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cánula
1, record 4, Spanish, c%C3%A1nula
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tubo de calibre, forma y materia variables, abierto por ambos extremos, que se introduce en una abertura natural o accidental del cuerpo, generalmente con un trocar en su interior en el acto de la introducción. 2, record 4, Spanish, - c%C3%A1nula
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-06-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- extra vehicular activity radiation monitor
1, record 5, English, extra%20vehicular%20activity%20radiation%20monitor
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- EVARM 2, record 5, English, EVARM
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- extra-vehicular activity radiation monitor 3, record 5, English, extra%2Dvehicular%20activity%20radiation%20monitor
correct
- extra vehicular activity radiation monitoring device 3, record 5, English, extra%20vehicular%20activity%20radiation%20monitoring%20device
correct
- extra-vehicular activity radiation monitoring device 3, record 5, English, extra%2Dvehicular%20activity%20radiation%20monitoring%20device
correct
- EVARM device 4, record 5, English, EVARM%20device
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extra Vehicular Activity Radiation Monitor ... The purpose of EVARM is to carry out flight experiments to investigate and characterize the doses received by different parts of an astronauts body (e.g., skin, eyes, and blood-forming organs) during an EVA. The doses will be analyzed with respect to the time and position of the EVA as well as the orbit, altitude, and attitude of the Station. A relatively new type of electronic radiation dosimeter, the Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor (MOSFET) will be used to collect dose measurements. 5, record 5, English, - extra%20vehicular%20activity%20radiation%20monitor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
EVARM is designed for use with the NASA Extravehicular Mobility Unit, or spacesuit, worn by both Space Station and Space Shuttle crewmembers during Station operations. The experiment consists of a storage/badge reader unit and 12 badges-a set of three each for up to four spacewalkers. The sets are designated EV-1, EV-2, EV-3 and EV-4, corresponding to the designation of each potential spacewalker. When not in use, the badges are placed in the storage-reader box, which is stored in the Human Research Facility payload rack. The badge contains a silicon chip specially designed by Thomson-Nielsen-called a Metal Oxide Silicon Field Effect Transistor(MOSFET)-that continuously measures total radiation dosage and a connector that plugs into the badge reader. The reader that can download badge is shown placed in a pocket in the lower left leg of an astronaut liquid cooling garment. Badges also are placed in the front torso and fabric communications cap of the spacesuit undergarment(NASA/JSC). During normal operations, the Station crew will record the background radiation dosage on each badge and transmit it to the ground every week. Shortly before a spacewalk by Station or Shuttle crew members, the crew will measure the radiation dosage of each badge to be used in the spacewalk. A set of three badges will be inserted into pockets sewn into the front torso and front leg areas of the liquid cooling undergarment and the top of the fabric communications cap of each spacesuit. Those locations were selected because of the radiation hazard to sensitive soft tissues such as eyes and internal organs, as well as the hazard to the skin on the arms and legs, which are not as well shielded as the torso. Shortly after the spacewalk, the crew will plug each badge set into the badge reader. They will later transfer the data to the Human Research Facility laptop computer for transmission to the payload team on the ground. 6, record 5, English, - extra%20vehicular%20activity%20radiation%20monitor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
extra vehicular activity radiation monitor; EVARM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 5, English, - extra%20vehicular%20activity%20radiation%20monitor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dosimètre pour activités extravéhiculaires
1, record 5, French, dosim%C3%A8tre%20pour%20activit%C3%A9s%20extrav%C3%A9hiculaires
proposal, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- EVARM 2, record 5, French, EVARM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- dosimètre pour activités extra-véhiculaires 1, record 5, French, dosim%C3%A8tre%20pour%20activit%C3%A9s%20extra%2Dv%C3%A9hiculaires
proposal, masculine noun
- dosimètre EVARM 3, record 5, French, dosim%C3%A8tre%20EVARM
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'expérience des dosimètres (EVARM pour Extra-Vehicular Activity Radiation Monitor). [...] EVARM permettra de mesurer l'intensité du rayonnement auquel sont soumis les astronautes pendant les sorties extravéhiculaires (EVA). Pour mesurer l'exposition aux rayonnements uniquement pendant les sorties extravéhiculaires, les astronautes seront équipés de petits dispositifs ou badges électroniques à l'intérieur de leur combinaison EVA. Ces dispositifs enregistreront l'intensité du rayonnement à divers endroits sur le corps des astronautes pendant qu'ils travaillent à l'extérieur de la navette ou de la Station spatiale internationale. 4, record 5, French, - dosim%C3%A8tre%20pour%20activit%C3%A9s%20extrav%C3%A9hiculaires
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dosimètre pour activités extravéhiculaires; EVARM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 1, record 5, French, - dosim%C3%A8tre%20pour%20activit%C3%A9s%20extrav%C3%A9hiculaires
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- lingual plate
1, record 6, English, lingual%20plate
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The solid plate of metal which is continuous with the lingual bar and which rests against the lingual surfaces of the anterior teeth. It functions as a connector, an indirect retainer and sometimes as a periodontal splint for loose teeth. 1, record 6, English, - lingual%20plate
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- plaque linguale
1, record 6, French, plaque%20linguale
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plaque métallique attachant une facette à une prothèse. Construite pour s'adapter à la fente ou aux tenons de la facette en porcelaine. Peut être usinée ou fondue au laboratoire. 1, record 6, French, - plaque%20linguale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- approach arm
1, record 7, English, approach%20arm
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The metal which extends from the major connector onto the retentive tips of a bar type clasp. 1, record 7, English, - approach%20arm
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bras d'abord
1, record 7, French, bras%20d%27abord
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'un crochet à barre qui relie directement le conjoncteur principal à l'infrastructure. 1, record 7, French, - bras%20d%27abord
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-12-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- brake-hose end fitting
1, record 8, English, brake%2Dhose%20end%20fitting
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Threaded metal connector at the end of a brake hose. 1, record 8, English, - brake%2Dhose%20end%20fitting
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- raccord de flexible de frein
1, record 8, French, raccord%20de%20flexible%20de%20frein
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Embout métallique fileté d'un flexible de frein. 1, record 8, French, - raccord%20de%20flexible%20de%20frein
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- banda de la manguera de freno
1, record 8, Spanish, banda%20de%20la%20manguera%20de%20freno
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boca metálica con rosca de la manguera de freno. 1, record 8, Spanish, - banda%20de%20la%20manguera%20de%20freno
Record 9 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Prefabrication
- Structural Framework
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- truss connector plate 1, record 9, English, truss%20connector%20plate
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- truss plate 2, record 9, English, truss%20plate
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
More often they [roof trusses] are pre-fabricated... especially if metal Gang-Nail truss connector plates are to be used. These plates should be pressed into the wood by a large hydraulic press. 1, record 9, English, - truss%20connector%20plate
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Préfabrication
- Charpentes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- plaque métallique de connexion
1, record 9, French, plaque%20m%C3%A9tallique%20de%20connexion
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fermes sont réalisées à partir d'éléments en bois [...] assemblés par [des] plaques métalliques [...] dentées [...] Ces plaques métalliques de connexion sont enfoncées [...] par pression statique. 1, record 9, French, - plaque%20m%C3%A9tallique%20de%20connexion
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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