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MICROTUNNELING [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-06-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Construction Site Equipment
- Sewers and Drainage
- Transport of Water (Water Supply)
- Drilling and Boring (Construction)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microtunneling machine
1, record 1, English, microtunneling%20machine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- microtunneling boring machine 2, record 1, English, microtunneling%20boring%20machine
correct
- MTBM 2, record 1, English, MTBM
correct
- MTBM 2, record 1, English, MTBM
- microtunneler 3, record 1, English, microtunneler
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A Soltau Model RVS 250-AS-STS microtunneling machine with a slurry spoil removal system was selected on a lease arrangement to install the 24-in. sewer line. A mixed face cutting head configuration was selected in anticipation of the varying ground conditions. The unit is supplied with high pressure water jets which have proven effective in boring through dense clays. The RVS 250-AS-STS involves two new innovations. First, it utilizes a state-of-the-art laser guidance system coupled with a completely digital operator control panel with continuous, up-to-date information on the tunneling process. A data logger, which can record data at specific time intervals or length of pipe jacked, also provides for a permanent record of the operation. 1, record 1, English, - microtunneling%20machine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Microtunneler may also refer to the one who operates the machine. 4, record 1, English, - microtunneling%20machine
Record 1, Key term(s)
- microtunnelling machine
- microtunnelling boring machine
- microtunneller
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de chantier
- Égouts et drainage
- Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
- Sondage et forage (Construction)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- microtunnelier
1, record 1, French, microtunnelier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de forage servant au microtunnelage. 2, record 1, French, - microtunnelier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] des métiers de haute technicité : travaux souterrains, rénovations d'ouvrages d'art, recyclage des déchets de chantiers routiers, microtunnelier (une technique d'assainissement permettant de réaliser des travaux sans tranchées)... 3, record 1, French, - microtunnelier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-09-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Transport of Water (Water Supply)
- Long-Distance Pipelines
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- auger system
1, record 2, English, auger%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- microtunnel auger system 2, record 2, English, microtunnel%20auger%20system
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Microtunnelling is becoming increasingly important. Whether house connections, gas and water pipelines, pipe renovation or laying cables - the principle of underground pipe-jacking has proven successful. Essential advantages are environmentally friendly processes, minimized disturbance to public highways, easy working in urban areas, economical management... Auger material removal will be applied in soil without ground water. The advantages of the auger system: Simpler machine design than the AVN system and direct discharge of the excavated material, especially with cohesive ground. 3, record 2, English, - auger%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Microtunneling specifications... The measuring and balancing of earth and ground water pressure shall be achieved by use of a slurry or cased auger system. The system shall be capable of incremental adjustments to maintain face stability for the soil conditions encountered... The system shall monitor and continuously balance the soil and ground water pressure. The system shall be capable of adjustments required to maintain face stability for the particular soil condition to be encountered to prevent loss of soil or uncontrolled ground water inflow. 4, record 2, English, - auger%20system
Record 2, Key term(s)
- microtunneling auger system
- microtunnelling auger system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
- Canalisations à grande distance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système à la tarière
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20la%20tari%C3%A8re
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type d'appareil de creusage utilisé pour le microtunnelage. 1, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20la%20tari%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système à la tarière incorpore une série de tarières hélicoïdales pour transporter le sol de la tête de coupe vers le puits d'entrée. La tête de coupe est reliée directement à la tarière et est mue par un moteur situé dans le puits d'entrée. 1, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20la%20tari%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-08-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Transport of Water (Water Supply)
- Long-Distance Pipelines
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- no-man entry
1, record 3, English, no%2Dman%20entry
correct, adjective phrase
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- non man entry 2, record 3, English, non%20man%20entry
correct, adjective phrase
- non-man-entry 3, record 3, English, non%2Dman%2Dentry
correct, adjective phrase
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Microtunneling is defined in the U. S. as a remotely controlled, laser-guided pipe-jacking process that does not require personnel entry for the excavation and mucking process... the most common applications of microtunneling methods typically involve "no-man entry", or small diameter tunnels, hence the name. 1, record 3, English, - no%2Dman%20entry
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Microtunnelling systems, pipejacking up to 3.8 meters diameter with modular remote control power packs can be supplied. Machines are available for house connections, pilot pipe methods, blind hole drilling, non man entry sewer connections and flexible pipe laying. 2, record 3, English, - no%2Dman%20entry
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Trenchless techniques damage repair in non-man-entry sewers. 3, record 3, English, - no%2Dman%20entry
Record 3, Key term(s)
- no man entry
- no-man-entry
- non-man entry
- non-accessible
- non accessible
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
- Canalisations à grande distance
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- non-visitable
1, record 3, French, non%2Dvisitable
correct, adjective phrase
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Se dit d'un] Ouvrage dont l'accès et les dimensions internes ne permettent pas le passage d'un ouvrier. 2, record 3, French, - non%2Dvisitable
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les réseaux d'assainissement représentent en France, un linéaire de 150 000 km, constituant un patrimoine évalué à 45 milliards d'euros. L'objectif de ce travail est la mise au point d'une stratégie pour l'étude du vieillissement et l'optimisation de la maintenance d'un réseau d'assainissement non-visitable. 3, record 3, French, - non%2Dvisitable
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-06-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Drilling and Boring (Construction)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Sewers and Drainage
- Transport of Water (Water Supply)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pipe ramming
1, record 4, English, pipe%20ramming
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most recent methods being used to install conduits under roadways, pipe ramming, microtunneling, and horizontal directional drilling, are not always addressed in DOT [Department of Transportation] specifications. A survey of state DOTs indicated that states’ experience with trenchless technology varies considerably. 2, record 4, English, - pipe%20ramming
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sondage et forage (Construction)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Égouts et drainage
- Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fonçage
1, record 4, French, fon%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- percement souterrain par percussion 1, record 4, French, percement%20souterrain%20par%20percussion
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique permettant l'installation en continu de conduites de différents diamètres sur de petites distances à l'aide d'un marteau pneumatique. 1, record 4, French, - fon%C3%A7age
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'utilisation de cette technique entraîne des vibrations importantes dans le sol et est très bruyante. 1, record 4, French, - fon%C3%A7age
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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