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PAVEMENT STRENGTH [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-08-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Road Maintenance
- Road Construction
- Waste Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- full-depth reclamation
1, record 1, English, full%2Ddepth%20reclamation
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- FDR 1, record 1, English, FDR
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- full-depth recycling 2, record 1, English, full%2Ddepth%20recycling
correct, noun
- FDR 2, record 1, English, FDR
correct, noun
- FDR 2, record 1, English, FDR
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
FDR is an in-place recycling method for reconstruction of existing flexible pavements using the existing pavement section material as the base for the new roadway-wearing surface. This process can include adding chemicals to the base layer in order to increase its strength capacity. The treatment of the base layer and recycled asphalt provides a stronger foundation for present and future traffic. 3, record 1, English, - full%2Ddepth%20reclamation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- full depth reclamation
- full depth recycling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Entretien des routes
- Construction des voies de circulation
- Gestion des déchets
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- recyclage en pleine profondeur
1, record 1, French, recyclage%20en%20pleine%20profondeur
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- remise en état en profondeur 2, record 1, French, remise%20en%20%C3%A9tat%20en%20profondeur
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le recyclage en pleine profondeur est une technique de réhabilitation dans laquelle toute l'épaisseur du revêtement en asphalte ainsi qu'une partie des matériaux situés au-dessous sont uniformément pulvérisés et mélangés pour obtenir un matériau homogène de haute qualité en une seule opération. 1, record 1, French, - recyclage%20en%20pleine%20profondeur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pavement classification number
1, record 2, English, pavement%20classification%20number
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PCN 1, record 2, English, PCN
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A number expressing the bearing strength of a pavement for unrestricted operations. [Definition officially approved by ICAO. ] 2, record 2, English, - pavement%20classification%20number
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PCNs are expressed on a scale from approximately 5(weakest pavements) to 110(strongest pavements) and are linked to the pavement type and a standard subgrade category. Aircraft tire pressure restrictions, where applicable, are contained within the PCN reporting code. The ICAO [International Civil Aviation Organization] PCN system is the internationally approved and accepted method for the reporting of airport pavement bearing strengths. In Canada, the pavement load rating(PLR) chart for each airport reports bearing strength using both the ICAO PCN and the Canadian PLR code. 3, record 2, English, - pavement%20classification%20number
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pavement classification number; PCN: term and abbreviation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 2, English, - pavement%20classification%20number
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Construction des voies de circulation
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- numéro de classification de chaussée
1, record 2, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20classification%20de%20chauss%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PCN 1, record 2, French, PCN
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre qui exprime la force portante d'une chaussée pour une exploitation sans restriction. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 2, record 2, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20classification%20de%20chauss%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les PCN sont exprimés selon une échelle allant de 5 environ (pour les chaussées les moins résistantes) à 110 (pour les chaussées les plus résistantes) et sont liés au type de chaussée et au terrain de fondation. Les restrictions quant à la pression des pneus figurent, le cas échéant, dans le code de rapport du PCN. Le système PCN de l'OACI [Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale] est approuvé et accepté à l'échelle internationale pour évaluer la force portante des chaussées aux aéroports. Au Canada, le tableau des indices de résistance de chaussée de chaque aéroport exprime la force portante en fonction du PCN de l'OACI et de l'indice de résistance de chaussée (PLR) canadien. 3, record 2, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20classification%20de%20chauss%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
numéro de classification de chaussée; PCN : terme et abréviation normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne et uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 2, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20classification%20de%20chauss%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Construcción de carreteras
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- número de clasificación de pavimentos
1, record 2, Spanish, n%C3%BAmero%20de%20clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20pavimentos
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PCN 2, record 2, Spanish, PCN
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cifra que indica la resistencia de un pavimento para utilizarlo sin restricciones. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 2, Spanish, - n%C3%BAmero%20de%20clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20pavimentos
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
número de clasificación de pavimentos; PCN: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 2, Spanish, - n%C3%BAmero%20de%20clasificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20pavimentos
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fibre-reinforced concrete pavement
1, record 3, English, fibre%2Dreinforced%20concrete%20pavement
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A concrete pavement reinforced with metal, glass, polypropylene, polyester, [or other types of fibres] to increase the strength values(flexural tensile, fatigue, impact, shear) of the concrete. 1, record 3, English, - fibre%2Dreinforced%20concrete%20pavement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fibre-reinforced concrete pavement: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association. 2, record 3, English, - fibre%2Dreinforced%20concrete%20pavement
Record 3, Key term(s)
- fiber-reinforced concrete pavement
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Construction des voies de circulation
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- revêtement en béton de fibres
1, record 3, French, rev%C3%AAtement%20en%20b%C3%A9ton%20de%20fibres
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Revêtement en béton contenant des fibres métalliques, de verre, de polypropylène, de polyester, [ou d'un autre type] pour augmenter les résistances (à la traction par flexion, à la fatigue, au choc, au cisaillement) du béton. 1, record 3, French, - rev%C3%AAtement%20en%20b%C3%A9ton%20de%20fibres
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
revêtement en béton de fibres : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route. 2, record 3, French, - rev%C3%AAtement%20en%20b%C3%A9ton%20de%20fibres
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-12-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Types of Concrete
- Road Construction Materials
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lean concrete
1, record 4, English, lean%20concrete
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Road concrete having a lower cement content than pavement concrete, and consequently required to attain a lower mechanical strength. 1, record 4, English, - lean%20concrete
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lean concrete: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association. 2, record 4, English, - lean%20concrete
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de béton
- Matériaux de constr. (Voies de circulation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- béton maigre
1, record 4, French, b%C3%A9ton%20maigre
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Béton routier ayant une teneur en ciment inférieure à celle d'un béton pour couche de surface et, en conséquence, une résistance mécanique plus faible. 1, record 4, French, - b%C3%A9ton%20maigre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
béton maigre : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route. 2, record 4, French, - b%C3%A9ton%20maigre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-08-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pavement load rating
1, record 5, English, pavement%20load%20rating
correct, Canada, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- PLR 1, record 5, English, PLR
correct, Canada, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A number expressing the bearing strength of a pavement for unrestricted aircraft operations. 2, record 5, English, - pavement%20load%20rating
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PLRs are expressed on a scale from 1(weakest pavements) to 12(strongest pavements). Aircraft tire pressure restrictions, where applicable, are given in megapascals(MPa). The PLR system for reporting airport pavement bearing strength is used exclusively in Canada. For international reporting purposes, the PLR chart for each airport also reports bearing strength using the ICAO [International Civil Aviation Organization] PCN code. 2, record 5, English, - pavement%20load%20rating
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pavement load rating; PLR: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 5, English, - pavement%20load%20rating
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Construction des voies de circulation
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- indice de résistance de chaussée
1, record 5, French, indice%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20de%20chauss%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, Canada, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- PLR 1, record 5, French, PLR
correct, masculine noun, Canada, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indice exprimant la force portante de la chaussée pour une exploitation sans restriction. 1, record 5, French, - indice%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20de%20chauss%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les PLR sont exprimés selon une échelle de 1 (chaussées les plus faibles) à 12 (chaussées les plus fortes). Les restrictions touchant la pression des pneus d'aéronef sont données, le cas échéant, en mégapascals (MPa). Le système PLR de compte rendu de la force portante des chaussées d'aéroports est utilisé exclusivement au Canada. Dans le cas des comptes rendus diffusés à l'échelle internationale, le tableau des indices de résistance de chaussée de chaque aéroport doit mentionner aussi la force portante selon le code PCN de l'OACI [Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale]. 1, record 5, French, - indice%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20de%20chauss%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
indice de résistance de chaussée; PLR : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 5, French, - indice%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20de%20chauss%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-07-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction
- Road Maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- strengthening
1, record 6, English, strengthening
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The rehabilitation of a pavement(generally through one or several additional layers) to increase its mechanical strength(bearing capacity). 2, record 6, English, - strengthening
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
strengthening: term and definition proposed by the World Road Association. 3, record 6, English, - strengthening
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Construction des voies de circulation
- Entretien des routes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- renforcement
1, record 6, French, renforcement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Remise en état d'une chaussée (généralement par apport d'une ou plusieurs couches complémentaires de matériaux) pour accroître sa résistance mécanique (portance). 2, record 6, French, - renforcement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
renforcement : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route. 3, record 6, French, - renforcement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Construcción de carreteras
- Mantenimiento de carreteras
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- refuerzo
1, record 6, Spanish, refuerzo
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- refuerzo del firme 2, record 6, Spanish, refuerzo%20del%20firme
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aumento de la resistencia mecánica de un firme. 3, record 6, Spanish, - refuerzo
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Normalmente consiste en la extensión complementaria de una o varias capas de materiales. 3, record 6, Spanish, - refuerzo
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
refuerzo: Término y definición propuestos por la Asociación Mundial de la Carretera. 4, record 6, Spanish, - refuerzo
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-11-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Road Maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- falling weight deflectometer
1, record 7, English, falling%20weight%20deflectometer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- FWD 2, record 7, English, FWD
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, 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 7, English, - falling%20weight%20deflectometer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Entretien des routes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- déflectomètre à masse tombante
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9flectom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20masse%20tombante
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des essais additionnels au déflectomètre à masse tombante ont été effectués [...] 2, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9flectom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20masse%20tombante
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-06-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Technical Textiles
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fabric system
1, record 8, English, fabric%20system
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- geotextile system 2, record 8, English, geotextile%20system
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
asphalt overlay fabric : Fabric systems installed... during pavement resurfacing. The fabric absorbs the tack coat sprayed on the old surface thus forming a permanent moisture barrier to protect the subgrade from strength loss due to water intrusion. The fabric system also helps retard reflective cracking... 1, record 8, English, - fabric%20system
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Textiles techniques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- système de géotextiles
1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20g%C3%A9otextiles
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sorte de tissu technique (géotextile ou autre) installé entre l'ancienne couche d'asphalte et la nouvelle, lors de la réfection de la chaussée par un nouveau surfaçage. 1, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20g%C3%A9otextiles
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-06-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Technical Textiles
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- permanent moisture barrier
1, record 9, English, permanent%20moisture%20barrier
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
asphalt overlay fabric : Fabric systems installed... during pavement resurfacing. The fabric absorbs the tack coat sprayed on the old surface thus forming a permanent moisture barrier to protect the subgrade from strength loss due to water intrusion. 1, record 9, English, - permanent%20moisture%20barrier
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Textiles techniques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- barrière permanente contre l'humidité
1, record 9, French, barri%C3%A8re%20permanente%20contre%20l%27humidit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-06-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Technical Textiles
- Road Construction
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- tack coat sprayed
1, record 10, English, tack%20coat%20sprayed
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
asphalt overlay fabric : Fabric systems installed... during pavement resurfacing. The fabric absorbs the tack coat sprayed on the old surface thus forming a permanent moisture barrier to protect the subgrade from strength loss due to water intrusion. 1, record 10, English, - tack%20coat%20sprayed
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Textiles techniques
- Construction des voies de circulation
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- enduit adhésif pulvérisé
1, record 10, French, enduit%20adh%C3%A9sif%20pulv%C3%A9ris%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-06-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Technical Textiles
- Road Construction
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- water intrusion
1, record 11, English, water%20intrusion
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
asphalt overlay fabric : Fabric systems installed... during pavement resurfacing. The fabric absorbs the tack coat sprayed on the old surface thus forming a permanent moisture barrier to protect the subgrade from strength loss due to water intrusion. 1, record 11, English, - water%20intrusion
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Textiles techniques
- Construction des voies de circulation
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- jaillissement d'eau
1, record 11, French, jaillissement%20d%27eau
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-06-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Technical Textiles
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- asphalt overlay fabric
1, record 12, English, asphalt%20overlay%20fabric
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fabric systems installed between the old and the new asphalt layers during pavement resurfacing. The fabric absorbs the tack coat sprayed on the old surface thus forming a permanent moisture barrier to protect the subgrade from strength loss due to water intrusion. The fabric system also helps retard reflective cracking by serving as flexible layer to diffuse stress. 1, record 12, English, - asphalt%20overlay%20fabric
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Textiles techniques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- tissu pour revêtement bitumineux
1, record 12, French, tissu%20pour%20rev%C3%AAtement%20bitumineux
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sorte de tissu technique (géotextile ou autre) installé entre l'ancienne couche d'asphalte et la nouvelle, lors de la réfection de la chaussée par un nouveau surfaçage. 2, record 12, French, - tissu%20pour%20rev%C3%AAtement%20bitumineux
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1987-07-14
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- index type strength test 1, record 13, English, index%20type%20strength%20test
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Modulus of elasticity values for subgrade materials particularly, but for other pavement layers as well-excepting bituminous or cemented materials-can be determined from correlations with index type strength tests. 1, record 13, English, - index%20type%20strength%20test
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- essai de résistance de type indice
1, record 13, French, essai%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20de%20type%20indice
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les valeurs du module d'élasticité (notamment pour le terrain de fondation, mais aussi pour d'autres couches de la chaussée, à l'exception des matériaux à base de bitume ou de ciment) peuvent être déterminées par corrélation avec les résultats d'essais de résistance de type indice. 1, record 13, French, - essai%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20de%20type%20indice
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1987-07-14
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- pavement life
1, record 14, English, pavement%20life
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- life of a pavement 1, record 14, English, life%20of%20a%20pavement
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the period at the end of which the bearing strength of the pavement becomes inadequate to bear, without risk, the same traffic in the course of the following year, thus necessitating a general reinforcement or a reduction in traffic. The "normal life" of a pavement is ten years and pavements are generally designed for that period. 1, record 14, English, - pavement%20life
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- durée de vie
1, record 14, French, dur%C3%A9e%20de%20vie
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- durée de vie de la chaussée 1, record 14, French, dur%C3%A9e%20de%20vie%20de%20la%20chauss%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) période à la fin de laquelle la portance de la chaussée devient insuffisante pour supporter sans risque le même trafic durant l'année suivante et impose un renforcement général ou une réduction de trafic. La "durée de vie normale" d'une chaussée est de dix années. 1, record 14, French, - dur%C3%A9e%20de%20vie
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1987-07-14
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- overload ratio
1, record 15, English, overload%20ratio
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... measure of the load imposed by the aircraft relative to the nominal design strength of the pavement. 2, record 15, English, - overload%20ratio
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 DEF
... flexural stress imposed in the slab by the aircraft divided by the design flexural stress of 2.75 MPa. 3, record 15, English, - overload%20ratio
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- rapport de surcharge
1, record 15, French, rapport%20de%20surcharge
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) le quotient de la contrainte de traction par flexion que l'avion impose à la dalle par la valeur théorique de cette contrainte, qui est de 2,75 MPa. 2, record 15, French, - rapport%20de%20surcharge
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1987-05-27
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- design method
1, record 16, English, design%20method
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- design 1, record 16, English, design
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Concepts of behaviour developed into analytical means by which pavements can be designed to accommodate specific site and aircraft traffic conditions are commonly referred to as design methods. 1, record 16, English, - design%20method
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Design begins with the aircraft loading to be sustained and the subgrade strength resulting from preparation of the local soil, then provides the necessary thicknesses and quality of materials for the needed pavement structure. Evaluation inverts this process. 1, record 16, English, - design%20method
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Construction des voies de circulation
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- méthode de calcul
1, record 16, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20calcul
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- calcul 1, record 16, French, calcul
masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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