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PILE HEAD [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Foundation Engineering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pile head
1, record 1, English, pile%20head
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A pile head is an enlarged concrete section constructed over the top of a pile which helps spread the supporting force that the pile exerts on the structure it is holding. 2, record 1, English, - pile%20head
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Technique des fondations
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tête de pieu
1, record 1, French, t%C3%AAte%20de%20pieu
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Extrémité supérieure d'un pieu, sur laquelle reposera l'ouvrage porté [...] 2, record 1, French, - t%C3%AAte%20de%20pieu
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] s'il s'agit d'un pieu en béton, des fers d'attente émergent de sa tête pour sa liaison avec des longrines ou avec le poteau qu'il portera. 2, record 1, French, - t%C3%AAte%20de%20pieu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- follower
1, record 2, English, follower
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pile follower 2, record 2, English, pile%20follower
correct
- pile extension 3, record 2, English, pile%20extension
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An intermediate length of timber which transmits the blow from the monkey of the pile; used when driving below water-level. 4, record 2, English, - follower
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Followers are wood, metal or concrete sections inserted between the pile head and the hammer when piles are to be driven below ground line, into an excavation, and under water. 5, record 2, English, - follower
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Whenever the pile-driving hammer reaches the bottom of the leads, it cannot be used farther unless some extension piece is added; the "follower" is such a piece. Several followers are manufactured, for use where pilling is to be driven to a top level below water .... 2, record 2, English, - follower
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- faux pieu
1, record 2, French, faux%20pieu
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- faux-pieu 2, record 2, French, faux%2Dpieu
correct, masculine noun
- rallonge 3, record 2, French, rallonge
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque l'on doit battre un pieu plus bas que le niveau du sol, dans une fouille ou sous l'eau, on utilise un faux pieu. Il s'agit d'une pièce de bois, de métal ou de béton placée entre le mouton et la tête du pieu. [...] On peut ainsi réduire la longueur des pieux et supprimer un recépage, ce qui réduit les coûts. 1, record 2, French, - faux%20pieu
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cimientos profundos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- falso pilote
1, record 2, Spanish, falso%20pilote
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En cimentación por hinca, suplemento que se coloca sobre la cabeza de un pilote y que sirve [...] como añadido cuando resulta insuficiente la carrera de la maza. 1, record 2, Spanish, - falso%20pilote
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-04-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cut back
1, record 3, English, cut%20back
verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Where the head of a pile is damaged during driving, the pile shall be--to sound material. 1, record 3, English, - cut%20back
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On donne généralement aux pieux 0,5 m à 1 m de longueur de plus que celle prévue, ce qui permet de recéper la partie de la tête du pieu qui aurait pu être détériorée par le battage. 1, record 3, French, - rec%C3%A9per
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- driving band
1, record 4, English, driving%20band
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- drive band 2, record 4, English, drive%20band
correct
- pile ring 1, record 4, English, pile%20ring
correct
- pile hoop 2, record 4, English, pile%20hoop
correct
- collar ring 1, record 4, English, collar%20ring
- collar 2, record 4, English, collar
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A steel band fitted round the head of a timber pile to prevent splitting while being driven. 1, record 4, English, - driving%20band
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- frette
1, record 4, French, frette
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Armature métallique qui enserre la tête d'un pieu en bois pour la protéger pendant le battage. 2, record 4, French, - frette
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Bandage métallique, armature en spirale ou collier de serrage destinés à empêcher une pièce quelconque de se fendre dns le sens de sa longueur. 3, record 4, French, - frette
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
- Applied Arts
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- T-pin
1, record 5, English, T%2Dpin
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A T-pin is convenient for heavy pile fabrics and loose knits; the head will not disappear into or slip through these fabrics. [(Macramé.) ] 1, record 5, English, - T%2Dpin
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
- Arts appliqués
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- épingle en T
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9pingle%20en%20T
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les épingles en T conviennent aux tissus peluchés et aux lainages lâches. [(Macramé.)] 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9pingle%20en%20T
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sonic pile driver
1, record 6, English, sonic%20pile%20driver
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- vibrating pile driver 1, record 6, English, vibrating%20pile%20driver
correct
- vibration pile-driver 1, record 6, English, vibration%20pile%2Ddriver
- vibratory pile hammer 2, record 6, English, vibratory%20pile%20hammer
correct
- vibratory hammer 3, record 6, English, vibratory%20hammer
correct
- vibratory driver 3, record 6, English, vibratory%20driver
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that drives piles into soil by means of a hammer whose head is vibrated(at a frequency less than 6, 000 times per minute). This vibration is transmitted to the tip of the pile and results in a rapid and quiet penetration. 1, record 6, English, - sonic%20pile%20driver
Record 6, Key term(s)
- pile hammer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- masse vibrante
1, record 6, French, masse%20vibrante
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- vibrofonceur 2, record 6, French, vibrofonceur
correct, masculine noun
- mouton vibrant 3, record 6, French, mouton%20vibrant
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le vibro-fonçage remplace assez fréquemment de nos jours, le battage traditionnel à la sonnette auquel il s'apparente. L'enfoncement est obtenu [...] par une masse vibrante disposée sur la tête du pieu, et transmettant à celui-ci ses vibrations. 1, record 6, French, - masse%20vibrante
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Vibrofonçage. Cette technique consiste à mettre en place des profilés métalliques ou tubes métalliques à l'aide d'un vibrofonceur hydraulique, avec, bien souvent, injection simultanée dans le terrain d'un mortier. Cette méthode est fréquemment utilisée dans des environnements sensibles (berges de fleuves, lacs, installations portuaires). 4, record 6, French, - masse%20vibrante
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Vibrofonceur - Marteau vibratoire pour mesurer les conséquences vibratoires d'un traffic, par exemple, sur un édifice. 5, record 6, French, - masse%20vibrante
Record 6, Key term(s)
- marteau de battage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
- Civil Engineering
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cushion head
1, record 7, English, cushion%20head
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- cushion block 2, record 7, English, cushion%20block
correct
- pile helmet 3, record 7, English, pile%20helmet
correct
- piling helmet 4, record 7, English, piling%20helmet
correct
- pile cap 5, record 7, English, pile%20cap
correct
- driving cap 6, record 7, English, driving%20cap
correct
- driving helmet 3, record 7, English, driving%20helmet
correct
- helmet 7, record 7, English, helmet
correct, noun
- dolly 8, record 7, English, dolly
correct, noun
- percussion block 9, record 7, English, percussion%20block
- drive cap 9, record 7, English, drive%20cap
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal cap which temporarily covers and protects the head of a precast pile while it is being driven into the ground by a pile driver. 3, record 7, English, - cushion%20head
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
[A] block of hardwood or other suitable material, placed on top of a concrete or timber pile to cushion the blows from a pile-driving hammer. 10, record 7, English, - cushion%20head
Record 7, Key term(s)
- capping
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
- Génie civil
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- casque de battage
1, record 7, French, casque%20de%20battage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- casque de percussion 2, record 7, French, casque%20de%20percussion
correct, masculine noun
- casque 3, record 7, French, casque
correct, masculine noun
- chapeau de battage 4, record 7, French, chapeau%20de%20battage
correct, masculine noun
- avant-pieu 5, record 7, French, avant%2Dpieu
correct, masculine noun
- casque de pieu 6, record 7, French, casque%20de%20pieu
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de protection intercalé entre la tête d'un pieu ou d'une palplanche et la masse (mouton) qui les frappe pour les enfoncer. 7, record 7, French, - casque%20de%20battage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- brooming
1, record 8, English, brooming
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The spreading in the form of a broom of the head of a timber pile by impact. 2, record 8, English, - brooming
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tête éclatée
1, record 8, French, t%C3%AAte%20%C3%A9clat%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se dit des têtes de pieu éclatées en forme de balais, sous le battage 1, record 8, French, - t%C3%AAte%20%C3%A9clat%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-10-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- micropile
1, record 9, English, micropile
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- micro-pile 2, record 9, English, micro%2Dpile
correct
- micro pile 3, record 9, English, micro%20pile
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Small-diameter pile ... most often used in underpinning. 1, record 9, English, - micropile
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The micro-pile differs from other steel piles as for the following properties :(i) the maximum diameter of the micropile is 300 mm, when it is installed by drilling and 150 mm when the pile is installed by driving or vibrating; and(ii) the installation has to be possible in spaces with restricted access and head room(basements). The steel pipe piles are installed by driving or vibrating, their maximum diameter is 1220 mm. 4, record 9, English, - micropile
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- micropieu
1, record 9, French, micropieu
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieu de fondation de faible diamètre (moins de 25 cm), parfois ajouté individuellement ou par groupes solidarisés, entre des fondations plus traditionnelles, afin de stabiliser, surtout contre les efforts latéraux, des ouvrages existants, ou de conforter l'assise d'ouvrages modifiés. 2, record 9, French, - micropieu
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À ce jour, les micropieux sont, pour la plupart, constitués d'une ou plusieurs armatures métalliques (barres ou tubes) scellés dans un forage au moyen d'un coulis de ciment ou d'un mortier. 3, record 9, French, - micropieu
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-06-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- head settlement
1, record 10, English, head%20settlement
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A common type of load test, using only a single pile, in which only the head settlement is measured under fairly rapid application of loads, [etc. ]... provides such doubtful information that a correct interpretation may be difficult if not entirely impossible. 1, record 10, English, - head%20settlement
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
- Mécanique des sols
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tassement de la tête du pieu
1, record 10, French, tassement%20de%20la%20t%C3%AAte%20du%20pieu
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- tassement en tête 2, record 10, French, tassement%20en%20t%C3%AAte
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un essai de chargement, communément pratiqué: - chargement d'un pieu isolé où l'on ne mesure que le tassement en tête après application assez rapide des charges, [etc.] (...) fournirait des informations si douteuses qu'une interprétation correcte serait difficile, sinon impossible. 2, record 10, French, - tassement%20de%20la%20t%C3%AAte%20du%20pieu
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le plus souvent la pointe ne commence à travailler qu'après un tassement important de la tête du pieu (...) qui correspond déjà à une plastification du terrain encaissant sur une partie de la longueur du pieu. 1, record 10, French, - tassement%20de%20la%20t%C3%AAte%20du%20pieu
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-05-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- pin head
1, record 11, English, pin%20head
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pin heads are of three types : flat, color ball(glass or plastic), and "T". The color ball has some advantage over the flat head in that it is easier to see and handle. A T-pin is convenient for heavy pile fabrics and loose knits; the head will not disappear into or slip through these fabrics. Standard pin point is sharp; ball-points are rounded to slip between yarns, which makes them a good choice for knits. 1, record 11, English, - pin%20head
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- tête d'épingle
1, record 11, French, t%C3%AAte%20d%27%C3%A9pingle
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les têtes d'épingles sont de trois types : plates, rondes et colorées (en verre ou en plastique) et en T. L'épingle à tête ronde colorée est plus facile à repérer et à manier que l'épingle à tête plate. Les épingles en T conviennent aux tissus peluchés et aux lainages lâches. La pointe classique est aiguë; les épingles à pointe ronde passent entre les mailles sans les briser. Elles sont parfaites pour les lainages. 1, record 11, French, - t%C3%AAte%20d%27%C3%A9pingle
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1982-08-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- overdriving
1, record 12, English, overdriving
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Overdriving of wood piles is indicated by bending of the pile, hammer bouncing, cutting of driving plate into the pile, separation of wood along annual growth rings, and head brooming. 1, record 12, English, - overdriving
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- surbattage 1, record 12, French, surbattage
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Surbattage. - Dans les pieux en bois, ce phénomène se traduit par une flexion du pieu, un rebondissement du mouton, la séparation du pieu suivant les anneaux de croissance du bois ou même la destruction de la tête. 1, record 12, French, - surbattage
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1982-08-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- head failure
1, record 13, English, head%20failure
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Head Failures. Head failure may be prevented by banding. Ill effects from slight irregularities in the pile head may be reduced by use of a thin layer of cushioning material, although an excessive amount would affect the sets. 1, record 13, English, - head%20failure
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- rupture de la tête 1, record 13, French, rupture%20de%20la%20t%C3%AAte
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rupture de la tête des pieux. - Un frettage suffit en général à l'éviter. Les conséquences nuisibles d'une certaine irrégularité de la tête du pieu peuvent également être évitées par interposition d'un tampon de bois de faible épaisseur. 1, record 13, French, - rupture%20de%20la%20t%C3%AAte
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- pile driving records 1, record 14, English, pile%20driving%20records
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) a record shall be kept for each pile of hammer weight and drop, of energy per blow, type of head and packing, and number of blows per foot or inch as appropriate during the driving process. 1, record 14, English, - pile%20driving%20records
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- carnet de battage des pieux 1, record 14, French, carnet%20de%20battage%20des%20pieux
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
il est tenu un -- [où] figurent: les indications [ relatives aux pieux ] aux volées de contrôle (...) le niveau de la pointe du pieu (...) les incidents (...) en cours de manutention et de battage 1, record 14, French, - carnet%20de%20battage%20des%20pieux
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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