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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
- Architectural Design
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- technical size
1, record 1, English, technical%20size
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A size governed by important economic considerations [that] may be modular only coincidentally. 2, record 1, English, - technical%20size
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
technical size: designation standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - technical%20size
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
- Conception architecturale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dimension technique
1, record 1, French, dimension%20technique
feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dimension qui résulte de considérations importantes d'ordre économique [et qui] n'est modulaire que fortuitement. 1, record 1, French, - dimension%20technique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dimension technique : désignation normalisée par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - dimension%20technique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cálculo, tolerancia y modulación (Construcción)
- Planos y pliegos de condiciones (Construcción)
- Diseño arquitectónico
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dimensión técnica
1, record 1, Spanish, dimensi%C3%B3n%20t%C3%A9cnica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dimensión técnica: conocimientos disponibles;capacidades y destrezas necesarias; métodos y procesos de investigación; recursos humanos y físicos (laboratorios…); instrumentación científica y tecnológica;conocimientos producidos en la ciencia privada y ciencia pública. 1, record 1, Spanish, - dimensi%C3%B3n%20t%C3%A9cnica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-12-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
- Architectural Design
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- infra modular size 1, record 2, English, infra%20modular%20size
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A size smaller than the basic module. 1, record 2, English, - infra%20modular%20size
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
infra modular size : designation standardized by ISO in the 1791 standard published in 1973 but not included in the 1983 version. 2, record 2, English, - infra%20modular%20size
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
- Conception architecturale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dimension infra-modulaire
1, record 2, French, dimension%20infra%2Dmodulaire
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dimension inférieure au module de base. 1, record 2, French, - dimension%20infra%2Dmodulaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dimension infra-modulaire : désignation normalisée par l'ISO dans la norme 1791 de 1973, mais non reprise dans l'édition de 1983. 2, record 2, French, - dimension%20infra%2Dmodulaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cálculo, tolerancia y modulación (Construcción)
- Planos y pliegos de condiciones (Construcción)
- Diseño arquitectónico
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- dimensión inframodular
1, record 2, Spanish, dimensi%C3%B3n%20inframodular
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fracción escogida del módulo básico. 1, record 2, Spanish, - dimensi%C3%B3n%20inframodular
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-11-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
- Architectural Design
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- modular size
1, record 3, English, modular%20size
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- modular dimension 2, record 3, English, modular%20dimension
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A size that is a multiple of the basic module. 1, record 3, English, - modular%20size
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modular size : designation and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - modular%20size
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
- Conception architecturale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dimension modulaire
1, record 3, French, dimension%20modulaire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dimension qui est un multiple du module de base. 2, record 3, French, - dimension%20modulaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dimension modulaire : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO. 3, record 3, French, - dimension%20modulaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cálculo, tolerancia y modulación (Construcción)
- Planos y pliegos de condiciones (Construcción)
- Diseño arquitectónico
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- dimensión modular
1, record 3, Spanish, dimensi%C3%B3n%20modular
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dimensión entre planos modulares. 1, record 3, Spanish, - dimensi%C3%B3n%20modular
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-10-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
- Architectural Design
- Prefabrication
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- basic module
1, record 4, English, basic%20module
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- basic modular dimension 2, record 4, English, basic%20modular%20dimension
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The fundamental module used in modular co-ordination, the size of which is selected for general application to buildings and components. 3, record 4, English, - basic%20module
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The value of the basic module has been chosen as 100 mm for maximum flexibility and convenience. 3, record 4, English, - basic%20module
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
basic module: designation and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 4, English, - basic%20module
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
- Conception architecturale
- Préfabrication
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- module de base
1, record 4, French, module%20de%20base
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Module fondamental utilisé dans la coordination modulaire, dont la grandeur est choisie pour s'appliquer d'une manière générale aux composants et aux bâtiments. 2, record 4, French, - module%20de%20base
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le cadre de la coordination modulaire de l'architecture et des éléments de construction, les organismes officiels ont adopté et normalisé [...] un module de base M de 0,10 m; les cotes nominales du gros-œuvre et des composants industriels doivent être des multiples de ce module M, et éventuellement des sous-multiples M/2 et m/4; pour les constructions scolaires, un module de 1.75 m est également utilisé. 3, record 4, French, - module%20de%20base
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La valeur du module de base a été fixée à 100 mm pour permettre une souplesse et une commodité maximales. 2, record 4, French, - module%20de%20base
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
module de base : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO. 4, record 4, French, - module%20de%20base
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Cálculo, tolerancia y modulación (Construcción)
- Diseño arquitectónico
- Prefabricación
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- módulo de base
1, record 4, Spanish, m%C3%B3dulo%20de%20base
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-04-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Management Theory
- Emergency Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- modular organization
1, record 5, English, modular%20organization
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Modular organization : The incident command organizational structure develops in a modular fashion that is based on the size and complexity of the incident, as well as the specifics of the hazard environment created by the incident. 2, record 5, English, - modular%20organization
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Théories de la gestion
- Gestion des urgences
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- organisation modulaire
1, record 5, French, organisation%20modulaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le plan ORSEC [Organisation des secours] — Nouvelle organisation modulaire (selon les circonstances), progressive (selon l'ampleur), adaptée (selon les risques) et adaptable (selon la situation). Les dispositions spécifiques développent les particularités propres aux risques identifiés, notamment les effets des risques, les scénarios, les contre-mesures adaptées, les mesures spécifiques d'alerte des populations riveraines selon les dangers ou les actes réflexes des services intervenants. 1, record 5, French, - organisation%20modulaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-05-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Architecture
- Types of Constructed Works
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- modular design
1, record 6, English, modular%20design
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- modular construction 2, record 6, English, modular%20construction
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any building construction in which the size of the building materials used is based upon a common unit of measure, known as the modular dimension. 3, record 6, English, - modular%20design
Record 6, Key term(s)
- modular construction system
- modular system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Architecture
- Types de constructions
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- architecture modulaire
1, record 6, French, architecture%20modulaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conception des constructions dans laquelle est adoptée, en vue de sa répétition, une unité de mesure choisie en fonction des besoins. 2, record 6, French, - architecture%20modulaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arquitectura
- Tipos de construcciones
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- arquitectura modular
1, record 6, Spanish, arquitectura%20modular
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-12-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
- Types of Constructed Works
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- portable home
1, record 7, English, portable%20home
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
mobile home : Any type of mobile dwelling constructed for use as a year-round residence which does not exceed the size permissible under the regulations of the provinces through which it is to be towed, but does not include portable homes such as modular or other type of prefabricated dwelling. 1, record 7, English, - portable%20home
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
- Types de constructions
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- maison déplaçable
1, record 7, French, maison%20d%C3%A9pla%C3%A7able
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- maison transportable 2, record 7, French, maison%20transportable
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'expérience montre que le fait de bloquer les prix des zones déterminées (Z.U.P. et Z.A.D. en France) augmente la spéculation à leur voisinage. La solution des maisons déplaçables, si on l'autorisait provisoirement dans ces zones, serait peut-être de nature à diminuer la pression de la demande. 1, record 7, French, - maison%20d%C3%A9pla%C3%A7able
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- modular engine
1, record 8, English, modular%20engine
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The new DOHC 32-valve engine is the second of Ford’s modular engines. 1, record 8, English, - modular%20engine
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Modular. Designating of units of standardized size, design, etc. that can be arranged or fitted together in a variety of ways. 2, record 8, English, - modular%20engine
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- moteur modulaire
1, record 8, French, moteur%20modulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Modulaire. Constitué d'un ensemble de modules. 2, record 8, French, - moteur%20modulaire
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Module. Élément juxtaposable ou combinable à d'autres éléments. 2, record 8, French, - moteur%20modulaire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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