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MODULAR UNIT [22 records]

Record 1 2019-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Modern Construction Methods
  • Architectural Design
  • Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
DEF

A building product formed as a distinct unit, having specified sizes in three dimensions and modular coordinating sizes.

OBS

Some modular components do not need to have sizes that are all modular, for example the thickness of an external wall.

OBS

modular component: designation standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés de construction modernes
  • Conception architecturale
  • Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
DEF

Produit de construction fabriqué sous forme d'unité distincte, dont les trois dimensions sont spécifiées et dont les dimensions de coordination sont modulaires.

OBS

Il n'est pas nécessaire, pour certains composants modulaires, que toutes leurs dimensions (valeurs) soient modulaires; ceci s'applique par exemple à l'épaisseur des murs extérieurs.

OBS

composant modulaire : désignation normalisée par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Métodos de construcción modernos
  • Diseño arquitectónico
  • Cálculo, tolerancia y modulación (Construcción)
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Record 2 2017-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Office Equipment and Supplies
  • Postal Equipment and Supplies
DEF

A machine constructed on a modular principle in which the metering function is provided in a separate detachable unit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et fournitures de bureau
  • Matériel et fournitures (Postes)
DEF

Machine construite de façon modulaire où les fonctions de comptage sont assurées par une unité séparée et amovible.

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-03-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
CONT

The T56 is a single shaft, modular design, turboprop engine with a 14-stage axial flow compressor driven by a four-stage turbine unit. The gearbox has two stages of gear reduction, features a propeller brake and is connected to the power section by a torquemeter assembly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
CONT

Le moteur entraîne le réducteur (reduction gear assembly) par le système couplemètre (torquemeter assembly) qui est composé essentiellement d'un arbre [en] acier qui subit un effort de torsion et accepte une déflexion maximum de 9 [degré].

Key term(s)
  • ensemble couplemètre

Spanish

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Record 4 2015-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
CONT

Hardware redundancy may be of the fault-masking, the self-repair or a hybrid of these two. In fault-masking, redundancy is of a static nature.... In self-repair, redundancy is used dynamically, faults are selectively masked, and are detected, located and subsequently corrected by the replacement of the failed unit by an unfailed replica. Examples of the former are Triple Modular Redundancy(TMR) and quadding, and of the latter standby-replacement(SR) system and reconfigurable systems.

OBS

reconfigure: To change the form or parts of ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
CONT

Un calculateur principal «IRIS 80» de la Compagnie Internationale pour l'Informatique, assurera, à lui seul, la fonction de traitement avec une fiabilité importante; c'est, en effet, un matériel bi-processeur «reconfigurable», c'est à dire que s'il se produit une panne le calculateur ne s'arrête pas; seule la rapidité de calcul diminue un peu mais il a été dimensionné avec suffisamment de marge pour être capable de rattraper le temps perdu [...]

Spanish

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Record 5 2012-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Constructed Works
  • Prefabrication
DEF

A prefabricated structure that is more than eight {+ and one-half +} feet wide, is used for commercial or business purposes and is capable of being moved on the highway.

CONT

The facility's site plan was updated to show the addition of a Mobile Modular Unit to be used as additional locker room and breakroom space for employees.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de constructions
  • Préfabrication
CONT

Blocs mobiles modulaires. Ces blocs, destinés à l'installation de bureaux provisoires ou de cantonnements, existent en 43 modules de base, de 2,50 m à 12 m de longueur, 2,50 m, 3 m, 3,50 m de largeur. Ils sont accolables, juxtaposables et superposables sur trois niveaux maximum.

Spanish

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Record 6 2012-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ballistics
  • Small Arms
CONT

Each... bullet trap is free standing and modular in design. The main body of the trap is a solid welded unit... Assembly of extension plates occurs in the final stage of fabrication at the installation site. This will bring the trap to its full height and width.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Balistique
  • Armes légères
OBS

Fait partie d'un collecteur de balles.

Spanish

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Record 7 2012-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Masonry Practice
OBS

modular masonry unit : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maçonnerie
OBS

élément modulaire de maçonnerie : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 8 2011-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lighting Fixtures
  • Land Equipment (Military)
DEF

A strap designed to hang a fluorescent lighting unit of 3 inches in diameter from an expandable modular tent liner.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Luminaires
  • Matériel terrestre (Militaire)
DEF

Sangle conçue pour suspendre un appareil d'éclairage fluorescent de 3 po de diamètre à partir d'une doublure de tente modulaire de grandeur adaptable.

Key term(s)
  • porte lampe

Spanish

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Record 9 2011-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architecture
  • Types of Constructed Works
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.

Key term(s)
  • modular construction system
  • modular system

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture
  • Types de constructions
DEF

Conception des constructions dans laquelle est adoptée, en vue de sa répétition, une unité de mesure choisie en fonction des besoins.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Arquitectura
  • Tipos de construcciones
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Record 10 2009-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
CONT

The International Reactor Innovative and Secure (IRIS) reactor is a new, pressurized water-cooled nuclear power reactor design ... Two potential Integrated Primary System Reactor (IPSR) pressurizer designs are being analyzed for this research project: a steam pressurizer, and a nitrogen gas pressurizer. These two integral pressurizer designs differ from most conventional types, because they incorporate a much larger interface more closely coupled to the reactor primary system.

CONT

Integrated Modular Water Reactor(IMR) is an integrated primary system reactor being developed by a Japanese consortium. IMR is primarily designed to supply electric power through a power grid with unit output of 350MWe. In this paper, the outline of the IMR concept and the current development status is presented.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission

Spanish

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Record 11 2008-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial Tools and Equipment
  • Milling and Cereal Industries
CONT

To reduce and control microorganisms in grains, flours, and fibers. The stainless steel microwave processing unit is used to heat grain products directly in the bag. Tunnel openings are large enough to accommodate standard bag sizes, and the continuous unit can be adapted to fit in-line with bagging operations. The unit is provided with a microwave power generator supplying an output power of 60 KW at 915 MHz. Modular construction generator.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage industriel
  • Minoterie et céréales

Spanish

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Record 12 2004-06-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Reprography
CONT

The modular design systems allows a host of optional finishing features, including a 3 bin finisher with multi-position stapling, a 2 bin finisher with stapling, hole punch and inverting shift trays, a duplex unit, and variable paper feed units.

OBS

A feature offered on some copier models.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reprographie
CONT

Les modules du [copieur] DL355 permettent d'opter pour une foule de composantes de finition en option, soit un dispositif de finition à trois cases offrant l'agrafage à plusieurs endroits, un dispositif de finition à deux cases offrant l'agrafage et la perforation, des plateaux d'inversion et de décalage, un dispositif de reproduction recto verso et des tiroirs à papier de format variable.

OBS

Fonction offerte sur certains modèles de copieurs.

Spanish

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Record 13 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The International Transport Rack(ITR) ... launched inside the SPACEHAB Logistic Double Module (LDM), will offer the transport potential for various drawer payloads. Beside the provision of passive mechanical interfaces for lockers and different types of drawers up to 12 panel units (PU, 1PU = 4.45cm), the ITR will also be equipped with resources for power, cooling and data handling. The ITR features the support of the logistic ISS re-supply and the operation of user payloads during the flight to/from the ISS.

OBS

The ITR design is based on a modular concept and includes the capabilities necessary to operate active payloads : The main ITR functions are implemented in four units : Rack Structure Power Distribution Unit(PDU) [;] Thermal subsystem Command & Data handling subsystem(Laptop Unit).

OBS

international transport rack; ITR: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

Le bâti de transport international (ITR) - Une initiative industrielle visant à améliorer la souplesse logistique entre l'ISS et la Terre.

OBS

bâti de transport international; ITR : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 14 2002-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
  • Research Experiments in Space
CONT

The Modular Cultivation System(MCS) is a multi-user capability for research into the early development events in plants; long-term growth stability; gravity influence during early development and growth; perception and signal transduction in plant tropism, as well as providing the possibility for research on insects, amphibia and radiation effects on cells and tissues. The scientific utilisation of MCS will be shared with NASA. MCS will be accommodated in a NASA EXPRESS Rack in the US Laboratory. MCS comprises two major units : Experiment Containers and the multi-purpose cultivation unit.

OBS

modular cultivation system; MCS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
  • Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
CONT

Parmi [les instruments utilisés à bord de la Station spatiale internationale] figure [...] le système de culture modulaire (MCS).

OBS

système modulaire de culture; MCS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 15 2001-10-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Supply (Military)
  • Military Equipment
  • Optics
CONT

The similar M119A modular Generation II device is a slightly heavier unit with a faster lens which is available for both military and paramilitary applications.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Approvisionnement (Militaire)
  • Matériel militaire
  • Optique
CONT

Assez voisin mais un peu plus lourd, le M119A est un système modulaire à tube de IIe génération pour applications militaires et paramilitaires.

Spanish

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Record 16 2001-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urban Housing
CONT

[Moshe Sadfie] is one of Canada's most famous architects... Expo ’67 gave him the chance to see his McGill University thesis built as Habitat ’67. It was a brilliant and socially sensitive design which aimed at providing a new model for high-density housing which combined privacy, economy and visual interest. Habitat ’67 was a prototype relying on modular construction. Each module was an elongated cube built on site and hoisted into position with a crane. Depending on the number of modules used, a given apartment could range from a 600 sq. ft.(55 sq. m.) bachelor unit to a family-sized suite.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
DEF

[...] ensemble résidentiel d'un ou plusieurs milliers de logements qui appartiennent souvent pour la plupart, parfois en totalité, au secteur social et qui sont réalisés sous l'autorité d'un aménageur unique.

CONT

L'urbanisation sous forme de grands ensembles [...] [avait pour] objectif [...] de concentrer géographiquement les réalisations d'infrastructures et d'équipements publics par souci d'économie. [...] les phénomènes de ghetto qu'entraînaient de grandes concentrations de logements sociaux [...] devaient provoquer l'abandon progressif de ce mode d'urbanisation [...]

CONT

Moshe Safdie est l'un des architectes les plus célèbres du Canada [...] Expo 67 lui donna l'occasion de concrétiser la thèse qu'il avait écrite à McGill et qui devint Habitat 67. Ce prototype d'ensemble domiciliaire à haute densité est composé de modules rectangulaires qui furent construits sur place et disposés à l'aide de grues; il était conçu pour être économique, esthétique et privé. La superficie des appartements est fonction du nombre de modules utilisés : du studio (55 m²) à l'appartement familial.

Key term(s)
  • grand ensemble d'habitations

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Viviendas (Urbanismo)
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Record 17 2000-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Earthmoving
  • Supports and Reinforcement (Construction)
CONT

Specification Guidelines for Concrete Modular Retaining Wall... Special considerations : 1) Geogrid can be interrupted by periodic penetration of column, pier or footing structure. 2) If site conditions will not allow geogrid embedment length, consider these alternatives :-KEYSTONE can be designed and built as a reinforced masonry unit wall. Cores will accept vertical reinforcing and grout.-Deadman-tie-back anchor option reduces or eliminates excavation and backfill requirements.

CONT

IPB 380 soldier piles (wide-flange I beams of 380mm web plate depth) were selected .... secured by two tiers of deadman tie-backs."

OBS

Sugg. based on Standard Handbook for Civil Eng. 7-52 and 53.

Key term(s)
  • deadman-tie-back anchor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terrassement
  • Étayage et consolidation (Construction)

Spanish

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Record 18 1994-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Corporate Management (General)
CONT

Modular companies aren’t a fad. Their streamlined structure fits today's tumultuous, fast-moving marketplace. Outsourcing noncore activities yields two advantages : First, it holds down the unit costs and investment needed to turn out new products rapidly. Second, it frees companies to direct scare capital where they hold a competitive advantage. [The idea is to] focus on a core competency and outsource the rest.

OBS

module: a structural unit or component with a specific function in a larger unit or system.

OBS

Using the modular model, companies can achieve rapid growth with small amounts of capital and a compact management.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 19 1994-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Systems
  • Telecommunications Facilities
  • Data Transmission
CONT

The 3M 2100 series fiber distribution unit accommodates up to 1, 248 connections in a seven-foot vertical equipment rack. The new fiber distribution units are available in a range of modular configurations with several connector drawer and installation options.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ensembles électroniques
  • Installations de télécommunications
  • Transmission de données

Spanish

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Record 20 1993-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
  • Land Forces
CONT

The similar M119A modular Generation II device is a slightly heavier unit with a faster lens which is available for both military and paramilitary applications.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
  • Forces terrestres
CONT

Assez voisin mais un peu plus lourd, le M119A est un système modulaire à tube de II' génération pour applications militaires et paramilitaires.

Spanish

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Record 21 1993-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Industries
CONT

The modular design of the Liqui-Box Pacesetter permits any unit that has been modified to ESL(extended shelf life) standards to be further upgraded, in the field, to meet aseptic requirements. The firm is working with a processor of prepared fruits on FDA filing for the low-acid aseptic operations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie de l'alimentation

Spanish

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Record 22 1987-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics of Solids
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
CONT

Complete Electrophoresis System.... Modular system based on the Multiphor II Electrophoresis Unit can adapt to perform high performance electrofocusing, analytical electrofocusing, preparative electrofocusing, preparative isotachophoresis, immuno and agarose electrophoresis, titration curves, gradient gels, SDS gels, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis(PAGE) and two-dimensional electrophoresis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique des solides
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
CONT

Système complet d'électrophorèse (...). Le système modulaire fondé sur l'appareil d'électrophorèse Multiphor II peut s'adapter pour effectuer l'électrofocalisation haute performance, l'électrofocalisation analytique, l'électrofocalisation préparative, l'isotachophorèse préparative, [etc].

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