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PAVING CONSTRUCTION [10 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- paving spreader
1, record 1, English, paving%20spreader
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
paving spreader : an item in the "Construction Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - paving%20spreader
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épandeur de voirie
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9pandeur%20de%20voirie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
épandeur de voirie : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de construction» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pandeur%20de%20voirie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-06-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction Materials
- Natural Construction Materials
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wood paving block
1, record 2, English, wood%20paving%20block
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The wood paving block is a forgotten material in modern day design and construction. … Many of the streets are brick or cobble today, but there were a few streets where the wood paving blocks remains. 1, record 2, English, - wood%20paving%20block
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de constr. (Voies de circulation)
- Matériaux de construction naturels
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pavé de bois
1, record 2, French, pav%C3%A9%20de%20bois
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-08-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Civil Engineering
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- B.C. Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association
1, record 3, English, B%2EC%2E%20Road%20Builders%20%26%20Heavy%20Construction%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- BCRB&HCA 2, record 3, English, BCRB%26HCA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The B. C. Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association is a non-profit organization that represents firms involved in asphalt and concrete manufacturing, grading, paving, utility construction, road and bridge building/maintenance, blasting, and the supply of related goods and services. 3, record 3, English, - B%2EC%2E%20Road%20Builders%20%26%20Heavy%20Construction%20Association
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mission[: to] communicate strong, clear industry positions and expectations to governments and stakeholders[; to] promote awareness, innovative solutions and value for investment in core infrastructure [and to] provide training, safety awareness, support, fellowship, ethical leadership and a strong voice for ... members. 2, record 3, English, - B%2EC%2E%20Road%20Builders%20%26%20Heavy%20Construction%20Association
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
B.C. : British Columbia. 4, record 3, English, - B%2EC%2E%20Road%20Builders%20%26%20Heavy%20Construction%20Association
Record 3, Key term(s)
- British Columbia Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Génie civil
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- B.C. Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association
1, record 3, French, B%2EC%2E%20Road%20Builders%20%26%20Heavy%20Construction%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- BCRB&HCA 2, record 3, French, BCRB%26HCA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
B.C. : Colombie-Britannique. 3, record 3, French, - B%2EC%2E%20Road%20Builders%20%26%20Heavy%20Construction%20Association
Record 3, Key term(s)
- British Columbia Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-04-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- neighbouring views
1, record 4, English, neighbouring%20views
correct, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- neighboring views 2, record 4, English, neighboring%20views
correct, plural
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As a floor, earth can be seen as an abstract surface. If apparently level, with just enough slope for drainage, it is ready to be covered with paving, grass, ground cover, or other planting, which is necessary to prevent dust in dry weather and mud in wet weather; if sloping or irregular, earthwork may be necessary to conform to new construction or to the design plan, to provide adequate drainage, or in order to relate properly to neighbouring topography and views. 1, record 4, English, - neighbouring%20views
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vue sur le site environnant
1, record 4, French, vue%20sur%20le%20site%20environnant
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- vue sur le paysage environnant 1, record 4, French, vue%20sur%20le%20paysage%20environnant
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est indispensable [...] de donner au jardin la plus large perspective, la vue la plus intéressante sur le site environnant : vallée, forêt, cours d'eau, ou plus simplement sur un élément de ce paysage, groupes d'arbres, clocher, ou même à défaut sur les frondaisons d'un jardin ou parc voisin. Dans le cas d'une vue particulièrement agréable, c'est toute l'organisation du jardin qui lui sera en quelque sorte subordonnée. Certaines lignes pourront contribuer à guider l'œil vers cet élément d'intérêt, ou bien la pelouse s'étendra dans la direction voulue, et des arbres encadreront la vue sans qu'aucun point dans le jardin ne sollicite en même temps, et ne retienne sur lui l'attention. 1, record 4, French, - vue%20sur%20le%20site%20environnant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-01-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biotechnology
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- biocomposite
1, record 5, English, biocomposite
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- bio-composite 2, record 5, English, bio%2Dcomposite
correct, noun
- biocomposite material 3, record 5, English, biocomposite%20material
correct
- bio-composite material 4, record 5, English, bio%2Dcomposite%20material
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
By combining proteins from viruses with inorganic elements commonly used as semiconductors, the UT Austin research team produced hybrid materials called electronic biocomposite materials. Biocomposite materials exist in nature in the form of such substances as shell and bone. By extending the processes that result in naturally occurring biocomposites to substances commonly used in construction of electronic components, the scientists said they are paving the way for development of a host of technological marvels-potential building blocks for transistors, wires, connectors, sensors and computer chips far smaller than anything manufactured so far. 5, record 5, English, - biocomposite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Most people don’t think of paper as a construction material, but there are a surprising number of applications for paper in construction. Not only do many materials arrive at construction sites packaged in cardboard, but paper is also a component in wallboard, finish material such as environ biocomposite (made of soybean and newsprint fibers), roofing paper, paneling (such as gridcore ...), and flooring. 6, record 5, English, - biocomposite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Many architects and designers are creating winning ideas with our biocomposite materials and design innovations ... We are committed to offering architects, designers and builders the materials they require to accomplish their goals - attractive, high performance environmental materials that are cost effective. 7, record 5, English, - biocomposite
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Biotechnologie
- Techniques industrielles
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- biocomposite
1, record 5, French, biocomposite
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- matériau biocomposite 2, record 5, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20biocomposite
correct, masculine noun
- bio-composite 3, record 5, French, bio%2Dcomposite
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les bio-composites fabriqués en France sont généralement obtenus par dépôt de carbone [...] des laboratoires industriels universitaires s'intéressent maintenant aux biomatériaux carbonés. (Le Courrier du CNRS, no 52-53, septembre-novembre 1983, p. 67.) 3, record 5, French, - biocomposite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Évaluation d'un biocomposite original à la base de protéines d'élastine et d'un polyester - son intérêt dans la conception de prothèses artérielles. 1, record 5, French, - biocomposite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Appelée «cuticule» par les biologistes, la carapace des crustacés peut être considérée comme un matériau «biocomposite minéralisé» analogue aux matériaux composites et céramiques artificiels. Elle est constituée d'une trame organique fibreuse formées de protéines en association avec de la «chitine». Cette dernière est un biopolymère naturel comparable à la cellulose produite par les végétaux. 2, record 5, French, - biocomposite
Record 5, Key term(s)
- matériau bio-composite
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-09-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- quartz accelerometer
1, record 6, English, quartz%20accelerometer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air traffic is expected to show steady growth in the near future. To cope, we will have to start the construction of a new generation of equipment within the next few years. ONERA is paving the way for this changeover in two ways. First, it is developing new concepts, and even demonstrators, for transfer to manufacturers. The main development in this field is the miniature quartz accelerometer for aircraft and missiles. 2, record 6, English, - quartz%20accelerometer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- accéléromètre à quartz
1, record 6, French, acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9rom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20quartz
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Accéléromètre à quartz. Une accélération suivant l'axe sensible, va comprimer un des cristaux et dilater l'autre, ce qui modifie leurs propriétés électriques et mécaniques (fréquence, résistivité, etc.), ces modifications sont exploitées pour mesurer la force spécifique de manière différentielle. 2, record 6, French, - acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9rom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20quartz
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Olivier Le Traon, ingénieur de recherche à l'ONERA, département de Mesures physiques, pour la conception et la réalisation d'un micro accéléromètre à quartz adapté au guidage des missiles tactiques. 3, record 6, French, - acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9rom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20quartz
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-10-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Site Development
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- site
1, record 7, English, site
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- project site 2, record 7, English, project%20site
correct
- job site 3, record 7, English, job%20site
correct
- structure site 4, record 7, English, structure%20site
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Laying out the building on the site is done by marking each corner of the proposed building and running string lines from corner to corner. 5, record 7, English, - site
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Construction operations... include preparation of the project site, earthmoving, foundation treatment, steel erection, concrete placement, asphalt paving, and electrical and mechanical installations. 6, record 7, English, - site
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
... to make additional geologic investigations ... to reduce uncertainties about foundation conditions at structure sites .... 4, record 7, English, - site
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du terrain
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- terrain d'implantation
1, record 7, French, terrain%20d%27implantation
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- emplacement d'exécution de l'ouvrage 2, record 7, French, emplacement%20d%27ex%C3%A9cution%20de%20l%27ouvrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le travail préparatoire du sol vierge [...] nécessite généralement un emplacement de chantier qui déborde largement celui qui délimitera l'emplacement d'exécution de l'ouvrage [...] 2, record 7, French, - terrain%20d%27implantation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Densité de construction : rapport entre la somme des surfaces de plancher habitables d'une ou plusieurs constructions et la surface totale du terrain d'implantation. 1, record 7, French, - terrain%20d%27implantation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
implantation : (Techn.) Opération qui consiste à tracer sur le terrain l'emplacement d'une construction. 3, record 7, French, - terrain%20d%27implantation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación del terreno
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- lugar del proyecto
1, record 7, Spanish, lugar%20del%20proyecto
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - external organization data 1998-01-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Scientific Instruments
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- portable gauge
1, record 8, English, portable%20gauge
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- portable nuclear gauge 2, record 8, English, portable%20nuclear%20gauge
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Portable gauges are used in industries such as agriculture, construction, and civil engineering to measure things like the moisture in soil, and the density of asphalt in a paving mix. There are two basic methods of measuring material with portable gauges, backscatter and direct transmission.... To measure soil density, for example, the source is placed in a tube and inserted beneath the surface through a punched access hole. Radiation is then transmitted from the source to a detector on the base of the gauge. 3, record 8, English, - portable%20gauge
Record 8, Key term(s)
- portable gage
- portable nuclear gage
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Instruments scientifiques
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- jauge nucléaire portative
1, record 8, French, jauge%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20portative
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- jauge portative 2, record 8, French, jauge%20portative
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les jauges portatives sont utilisées dans l'industrie de l'agriculture, de la construction et du génie civil afin de mesurer, par exemple, l'humidité du sol et la densité de l'asphalte dans un mélange de pavage. Il existe deux méthodes fondamentales pour mesurer le matériau à l'aide de jauge portative : la transmission directe et la rétrodiffusion. [...] Si l'on désire mesurer la densité du sol, par exemple, la source est placée dans un tube et insérée sous la surface du sol par un trou d'accès. Les rayonnements passent ensuite de la source à un détecteur placé à la base de la jauge et la densité du sol est déterminée par le niveau de rayonnement indiqué par le détecteur. 3, record 8, French, - jauge%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20portative
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-02-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Construction Site Equipment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- construction equipment
1, record 9, English, construction%20equipment
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wide variety of relatively heavy machines which perform specific construction(or demolition) functions under power. The power plant... is commonly an integral part of an individual machine, although in some cases it is contained in a separate prime mover, for example, a towed wagon or roller. It is customary to classify construction machines in accordance with their functions such as hoisting, excavating, hauling, grading, paving, drilling, or pile driving. 2, record 9, English, - construction%20equipment
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de chantier
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- engins de chantier
1, record 9, French, engins%20de%20chantier
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- engins mécaniques de chantier 2, record 9, French, engins%20m%C3%A9caniques%20de%20chantier
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En site neuf, on procède dans un premier temps au décapage de la terre végétale impropre à la construction et à son stockage - de préférence sur le chantier - pour sa réutilisation ultérieure en aménagement d'espaces verts. L'opération suivante consiste à régler la surface du terrain au niveau choisi, en procédant par déblai ou remblai, à l'aide d'engins de chantier à grand rendement : niveleuses, bouteurs, décapeuses classiques ou à élévateurs, qui défoncent, rechargent, évacuent les déblais avec la précision, la puissance et la vitesse nécessaires. 3, record 9, French, - engins%20de%20chantier
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-07-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- hard landscaping
1, record 10, English, hard%20landscaping
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- hardscaping 2, record 10, English, hardscaping
proposal
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"hard landscaping" : That branch of landscaping dealing with construction materials which are used to enhance the beauty of the greenery. For example, the artful use of interlocking paving stones in landscaping design. Opposed to "soft landscaping", which concerns the vegetation(plants, flowers, bushes, etc....). 1, record 10, English, - hard%20landscaping
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hard landscape. In landscape architecture, the nonliving components of the design, especially walls, walks, overhead structures, stones, benches, playing courts, and the like. Also hardscape, inanimate landscape. 3, record 10, English, - hard%20landscaping
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- aménagement à l'aide de matériaux inertes
1, record 10, French, am%C3%A9nagement%20%C3%A0%20l%27aide%20de%20mat%C3%A9riaux%20inertes
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La conception et la réalisation de jardins et d'espaces verts (en anglais «landscaping») englobent deux notions : le «hard landscaping», qui désigne la réalisation de revêtements à l'aide de matériaux de construction divers, tels que bois, pavés, dalles, etc.; le «soft landscaping», qui désigne l'aménagement des zones de verdure. Il ne semble pas exister, en français, de termes spécifiques pour rendre ces deux réalités. Il faut donc périphraser. Les expressions néologiques «matériaux inertes» et «matériaux végétaux», relevées dans le journal La Presse, sont intéressantes à cet égard. (Voir le contexte ci-après). 1, record 10, French, - am%C3%A9nagement%20%C3%A0%20l%27aide%20de%20mat%C3%A9riaux%20inertes
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les auteurs du «Guide de la consommation» soulignent la nécessité de faire dresser un plan d'aménagement par [...] un architecte-paysagiste. Ce plan devra spécifier quatre éléments indispensables : 1- l'organisation du terrain qui définit la relation des espaces entre eux et la qualité fonctionnelle de leur utilisation; 2- le nivellement qui établit les niveaux des diverses installations et des reliefs qui précise aussi le drainage des surfaces; 3- les matériaux inertes, dont les matériaux de surface à revêtement dur, les terrasses, les murs, les clôtures, l'éclairage et autres éléments de construction telles les fontaines, les bassins ou les pergolas; 4- les matériaux végétaux qui comprennent le choix et l'emplacement des arbres, des arbustes, des fleurs vivaces ou annuelles, le couvre-sol et le gazon. 2, record 10, French, - am%C3%A9nagement%20%C3%A0%20l%27aide%20de%20mat%C3%A9riaux%20inertes
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme anglais provient d'un texte intitulé «The classless school». Il a été rédigé par M. Guy Hamel, qui occupe le poste de «professional services officer» au South-Winnipeg Technical Center (P.O. Box 145, 130 Henlow Bay, Fort Whyte, Manitoba R3Y 1G5 - tél. : (204) 488-2451). Un architexte-paysagiste anglophone de cette province a proposé ce terme à M. Hamel. Le texte porte sur des cours de recyclage offerts à des fermiers. On y dit que, pour apprendre l'art de l'architecture paysagère, les étudiants doivent passer six mois avec un spécialiste de la pose des pavés et des autres éléments de construction (un «spécialiste des matériaux inertes», en anglais «hard landscaping expert») et six autres mois avec un spécialiste en aménagement de végétation, de zones de verdure (un «soft landscaping expert», que nous pourrions appeler un «spécialiste des matériaux végétaux»). 1, record 10, French, - am%C3%A9nagement%20%C3%A0%20l%27aide%20de%20mat%C3%A9riaux%20inertes
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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