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PAVEMENT LOAD TESTING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-11-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Road Maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- falling weight deflectometer
1, record 1, English, falling%20weight%20deflectometer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- FWD 2, record 1, English, FWD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The FWD(Falling Weight Deflectometer) is a non-descructive testing device that is used to complete structural testing for pavement rehabilitation projects, research, and pavement structure failure detection. It is used for conventional and deep strength flexible, composite and rigid pavement structures. The FWD is a device capable of applying dynamic loads to the pavement surface, similar in magnitude and duration to that of a single heavy moving wheel load. 2, record 1, English, - falling%20weight%20deflectometer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Entretien des routes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- déflectomètre à masse tombante
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9flectom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20masse%20tombante
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des essais additionnels au déflectomètre à masse tombante ont été effectués [...] 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9flectom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20masse%20tombante
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1990-10-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Civil Engineering
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- geogrid effectiveness factor
1, record 2, English, geogrid%20effectiveness%20factor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GEF 1, record 2, English, GEF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the context of the discussion on geotextiles in Section 2.8.2.3, this could be called a geogrid effectiveness factor. 1, record 2, English, - geogrid%20effectiveness%20factor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Geogrid: A deformed or nondeformed netlike polymeric material used with foundation, soil, rock, earth, or any other geotechnical engineering-related material as an integral part of human-made project structure or system. 1, record 2, English, - geogrid%20effectiveness%20factor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
FEF [fabric effectiveness factor] is the ratio of the cycles to failure of the fabric reinforced specimens to the control specimen without fabric. 1, record 2, English, - geogrid%20effectiveness%20factor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The key toward the reinforcement-based design of geotextiles in reflective crack prevention in bituminous pavement overlays is the fabric' s effectiveness as determined by laboratory testing or experience. Quantitatively, it is defined as follows : FEF=Nr/Nn where FEF=fabric effectiveness factor, Nr=number of load cycles to cause failure in the fabric-reinforced case, Nn=number of load cycles to cause failure in the nonreinforced case. Values of FEF vary widely when based on laboratory tests(as they usually are), the range being from 2. 1 to 15. 9.... 1, record 2, English, - geogrid%20effectiveness%20factor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génie civil
- Mécanique des sols
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coefficient d'efficacité d'une grille
1, record 2, French, coefficient%20d%27efficacit%C3%A9%20d%27une%20grille
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Routes. Interfaces antifissures [...] Pour dimensionner correctement une structure, il faut tout d'abord définir le type de fissure à traiter (fatigue, retrait thermique), puis prendre en compte le genre de structure de chaussée (rigide, semi-rigide, souple). On se posera enfin la question sur l'efficacité d'une structure textile en relation avec les sollicitations auxquelles elle sera soumise. 1, record 2, French, - coefficient%20d%27efficacit%C3%A9%20d%27une%20grille
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Grille : Type de géotextile constitué d'une superposition ou d'un entrecroisement, ou d'un liage de fils, filaments, bandelettes, etc., et présentant une structure ouverte, c'est-à-dire dont les ouvertures ont des dimensions très supérieures aux dimensions apparentes des constituants. 2, record 2, French, - coefficient%20d%27efficacit%C3%A9%20d%27une%20grille
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1990-10-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
- Civil Engineering
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fabric effectiveness factor
1, record 3, English, fabric%20effectiveness%20factor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- FEF 1, record 3, English, FEF
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the ratio of the cycles to failure of the fabric reinforced specimens to the control specimen without fabric. 1, record 3, English, - fabric%20effectiveness%20factor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The key toward the reinforcement-based design of geotextiles in reflective crack prevention in bituminous pavement overlays is the fabric' s effectiveness as determined by laboratory testing or experience. Quantitatively, it is defined as follows : FEF=Nr/Nn where FEF=fabric effectiveness factor, Nr=number of load cycles to cause failure in the fabric-reinforced case, Nn=number of load cycles to cause failure in the nonreinforced case. Values of FEF vary widely when based on laboratory tests(as they usually are), the range being from 2. 1 to 15. 9.... 1, record 3, English, - fabric%20effectiveness%20factor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
- Génie civil
- Mécanique des sols
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coefficient d'efficacité d'une structure textile
1, record 3, French, coefficient%20d%27efficacit%C3%A9%20d%27une%20structure%20textile
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Routes. Interfaces antifissures (...) Pour dimensionner correctement une structure, il faut tout d'abord définir le type de fissure à traiter (fatigue, retrait thermique), puis prendre en compte le genre de structure de chaussée (rigide, semi-rigide, souple). On se posera enfin la question sur l'efficacité d'une structure textile en relation avec les sollicitations auxquelles elle sera soumise. 2, record 3, French, - coefficient%20d%27efficacit%C3%A9%20d%27une%20structure%20textile
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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