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PIPE RING [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-04-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Public Utilities (Civil Engineering)
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- loop distribution system
1, record 1, English, loop%20distribution%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- circular system 2, record 1, English, circular%20system
correct
- loop system 3, record 1, English, loop%20system
correct
- ring system 4, record 1, English, ring%20system
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A] ring system,... also... called... circular system[, is a system] in which the main pipe line is provided around the city or area, i. e. peripherally. From this main line, the branch lines are projected perpendicularly and... are also connected with each other.... every street of the distributed area will get [a] sufficient quantity of water. 2, record 1, English, - loop%20distribution%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Services d'utilité publique (Génie civil)
- Distribution de l'eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réseau bouclé
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9seau%20boucl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réseau de distribution d'eau où toutes les conduites sont alimentées des deux bouts, donc ne comportant aucune conduite en cul-de-sac. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9seau%20boucl%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- globe valve
1, record 2, English, globe%20valve
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A valve in which the flow of water is controlled by means of a circular disk which is forced against or withdrawn from an annular ring, known as the seat, which surrounds the opening through which water flows in the valve. The direction of movement of the valve is parallel to the direction of flow of water through the valve opening and normal to the axis of the pipe to which the valve is connected. 2, record 2, English, - globe%20valve
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
globe valve: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 2, English, - globe%20valve
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Transmissions mécaniques
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- robinet à soupape
1, record 2, French, robinet%20%C3%A0%20soupape
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Robinet d'isolement dans lequel l'écoulement en un point donné est à angle droit par rapport au sens normal d'écoulement et dont l'obturateur est une soupape soulevée de son siège ou appuyée pour ouvrir ou fermer le passage du fluide. 2, record 2, French, - robinet%20%C3%A0%20soupape
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Robinet dont l'obturateur se déplace parallèlement à l'axe de l'écoulement du fluide au niveau du siège du corps. 3, record 2, French, - robinet%20%C3%A0%20soupape
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le robinet est dit à soupape, à pointe ou à aiguille suivant la forme de l'obturateur. 3, record 2, French, - robinet%20%C3%A0%20soupape
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
robinet à soupape : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 2, French, - robinet%20%C3%A0%20soupape
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-06-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Couplings (Mechanical Components)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- compression ring
1, record 3, English, compression%20ring
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pipe is slid into the fitting... and the nut is tightened down. As the nut is tightened, the compression ring is pressed into the seat, causing it to compress against the pipe and the compression nut, providing a watertight connection. 2, record 3, English, - compression%20ring
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bague de compression
1, record 3, French, bague%20de%20compression
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- anneau de compression 2, record 3, French, anneau%20de%20compression
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mise en œuvre [...] : enfilez l'écrou du raccord [...] sur le tube et positionnez la bague de compression [...] à environ 1 mm du bord. Après avoir inséré l'embout à visser [...] sur le tuyau, vissez-le d'abord à la main pour le positionner correctement, puis serrez de quelques tours [...] avec la clé de montage [...]. 3, record 3, French, - bague%20de%20compression
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-11-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
- Mechanical Components
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- collar 1, record 4, English, collar
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A collar is a ring, circle, flange, or perforated disk, surrounding a rod, shaft, pipe... for restraining lateral motion. 1, record 4, English, - collar
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- collet 1, record 4, French, collet
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un collet est une couronne en saillie sur un arbre venant s'engager dans des logements semblables du palier et servant de point d'appui aux efforts s'exerçant dans la direction de l'arbre. 1, record 4, French, - collet
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-01-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Building Hardware
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pipe ring
1, record 5, English, pipe%20ring
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pipe ring : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick). 2, record 5, English, - pipe%20ring
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- collier
1, record 5, French, collier
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bague métallique réglable entourant les tuyaux et servant à les serrer et à les maintenir en position. 2, record 5, French, - collier
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
collier : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 5, French, - collier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chimneys (Building Elements)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- thimble
1, record 6, English, thimble
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metallic sleeve passed through the wall of a chimney to hold the end of a stovepipe or smoke pipe. 2, record 6, English, - thimble
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The flue pipe connection with the chimney shall be made by a metal thimble or masonry flue ring. 3, record 6, English, - thimble
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cheminées (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- manchon d'emboîtement
1, record 6, French, manchon%20d%27embo%C3%AEtement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- virole 2, record 6, French, virole
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cercle de métal scellé au départ d'un conduit de fumée en maçonnerie et destiné à recevoir un tuyau de tôle ou un tampon de fermeture. 2, record 6, French, - manchon%20d%27embo%C3%AEtement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Poêle. [...] Le raccordement. [...] Acheter le tuyau à fumée (métal galvanisé) chez un fumiste ou dans une quincaillerie. Acheter en même temps le manchon d'emboîtement (à sceller dans le mur) [...] une rondelle cache-trou (du diamètre du tuyau); [...] Mise en place. [...] Sceller le manchon d'emboîtement dans le trou [...] en bourrant le vide, entre le mur et le manchon, de mortier ou d'une bouillie d'amiante et de plâtre [...] 1, record 6, French, - manchon%20d%27embo%C3%AEtement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Chimeneas (Elementos de edificios)
- Artículos de fumistería y quemadores
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- dedal
1, record 6, Spanish, dedal
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- boquilla 1, record 6, Spanish, boquilla
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-02-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- collar
1, record 7, English, collar
correct, noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ring, circle, flange, or perforated disk, surrounding a rod, shaft, pipe, etc., for restraining lateral motion; forming a steam, or water-tight joint, and the like. 2, record 7, English, - collar
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
collar: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 7, English, - collar
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bague
1, record 7, French, bague
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce métallique cylindrique servant d'embase, d'entretoise ou de frette. 2, record 7, French, - bague
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bague : terme normalisé par l'ISO et uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 3, record 7, French, - bague
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-05-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Silviculture
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- collar
1, record 8, English, collar
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- ring 1, record 8, English, ring
correct, noun
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Stemflow can be measured... for forest cover studies. In these cases, a ring or collar is attached and sealed to the tree trunk. The stemflow enters the collar through a small opening along the top of the collar and is transported through a pipe to a container which is weighed periodically to determine the stemflow. 1, record 8, English, - collar
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Sylviculture
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- collet
1, record 8, French, collet
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- anneau 1, record 8, French, anneau
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le ruissellement sur les troncs peut se mesurer durant les études du couvert de la forêt. Dans ce cas, un anneau ou collet est attaché et scellé au tronc de l'arbre. Le ruissellement sur les troncs pénètre dans le collet à travers une petite ouverture sise le long et au-dessus du collet et s'écoule par un tuyau dans un récipient qui est pesé régulièrement pour déterminer l'écoulement du ruissellement sur les troncs. 1, record 8, French, - collet
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-08-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Foundation Engineering
- Earthmoving
- Transport of Water (Water Supply)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- soil envelope
1, record 9, English, soil%20envelope
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- surrounding soil 2, record 9, English, surrounding%20soil
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For all buried pipe, rigid or flexible, the "structural performance is dependent on soil structure interaction. The type and anticipated behavior of the material beneath the structure, adjacent to the structure, and over the structure must be considered".(From paragraph 17. 1. 6, AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges). Also, "It must be recognized that a buried plastic pipe is a composite structure made up of the plastic ring and the soil envelope, and that both materials play a vital part in the structural design of plastic pipe".(From paragraph 18. 1. 1, AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges). 3, record 9, English, - soil%20envelope
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Technique des fondations
- Terrassement
- Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sol encaissant
1, record 9, French, sol%20encaissant
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des matériaux de remblayage de tout type situés sous, autour et au-dessus de la conduite. 2, record 9, French, - sol%20encaissant
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
STARC (MC) un Système de Tests, Analyses et Réhabilitation de Conduites : décèle les anomalies cachées des conduites et du sol encaissant; combine plusieurs tests, pour un succès maximum du diagnostic; corrige l'ovalité et aide à réhabiliter les conduites. 3, record 9, French, - sol%20encaissant
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Plusieurs villes d'Europe, d'Asie, des États-Unis et même du Canada ont commencé à réhabiliter leurs infrastructures souterraines. Celles-ci possèdent et appliquent un programme d'inspection et de réhabilitation depuis plusieurs années. Quelle que soit la démarche utilisée pour choisir un procédé de réhabilitation, il demeure primordial de bien connaître : 1. les causes de la dégradation; 2. les conditions du sol encaissant; 3. l'emplacement des infrastructures adjacentes; [...] 4, record 9, French, - sol%20encaissant
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-11-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- doughnut
1, record 10, English, doughnut
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- doughnut ring 2, record 10, English, doughnut%20ring
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ring of wedges or a threaded, tapered ring that supports a string of pipe. 3, record 10, English, - doughnut
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- joint torique
1, record 10, French, joint%20torique
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 1998-04-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- companion flange
1, record 11, English, companion%20flange
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another type of flange is the companion flange, which is a separate ring slipped over the end of a pipe and then fastened to it. 1, record 11, English, - companion%20flange
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- contrebride
1, record 11, French, contrebride
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- contre-bride 2, record 11, French, contre%2Dbride
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-05-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- test score 1, record 12, English, test%20score
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With pipe firmly pressed onto Centering Cone(and Cone against Ring Stop)-make test score(about ¼" long) by turning Tension Shaft. 1, record 12, English, - test%20score
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- entaille d'essai
1, record 12, French, entaille%20d%27essai
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tuyau étant solidement appuyé sur le cône (ce dernier étant lui-même bien appuyé contre l'anneau de butée), pratiquer une entaille d'essai (d'environ ¼ po de longueur) en tournant l'arbre tendeur. 1, record 12, French, - entaille%20d%27essai
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1994-04-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- pipe range
1, record 13, English, pipe%20range
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Solid ring hangers] are available with a black or galvanized finish, and with a pipe range of ½ inch through 2 inches. 1, record 13, English, - pipe%20range
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- gamme de diamètres de tuyau
1, record 13, French, gamme%20de%20diam%C3%A8tres%20de%20tuyau
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les étriers à anneau fermé] sont offerts avec un fini noir ou galvanisé et dans une gamme de diamètres de tuyau allant de ½ po à 2 po. 1, record 13, French, - gamme%20de%20diam%C3%A8tres%20de%20tuyau
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1993-03-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Tools and Equipment
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- depth level
1, record 14, English, depth%20level
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The DEPTH LEVEL bubble on the receiver [of the pipe and cable locator] is a precision 45° angle indicator. The receiver is at exactly 45° when the bubble is centered between the outer edge of the center ring and the black border of the level. 1, record 14, English, - depth%20level
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage et outils de plomberie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- indicateur de profondeur d'enfouissement
1, record 14, French, indicateur%20de%20profondeur%20d%27enfouissement
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- indicateur à bulle de profondeur d'enfouissement 1, record 14, French, indicateur%20%C3%A0%20bulle%20de%20profondeur%20d%27enfouissement
masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le récepteur [du détecteur de canalisations et de câbles] est muni d'un indicateur à bulle de PROFONDEUR D'ENFOUISSEMENT qui est placé sous le VUMETRE. Ce nouvel indicateur de précision permet de s'assurer que le récepteur est incliné à un angle précis de 45° lorsque la bulle est centrée entre le pourtour extérieur de l'anneau central et le rebord noir de l'indicateur. 1, record 14, French, - indicateur%20de%20profondeur%20d%27enfouissement
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1981-12-30
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Victaulic coupling 1, record 15, English, Victaulic%20coupling
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FIST. coupling pipe(...) Victaulic This coupling consists of a metal housing bolted in place over a resilient sealing ring. [It is] self-sealing and automatically leakproof(...)(Catalogue Grinnell 52-C, 195 p. 446). 1, record 15, English, - Victaulic%20coupling
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- joint Victaulic 1, record 15, French, joint%20Victaulic
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ETNS 78 no 286 p. 17, Ce joint (...) convient aux tubes acier, noir ou galvanisé à l'inoxydable, à l'aluminium. La rainure d'extrémité des tubes se fait par machine spéciale. [On l'utilise] pour les tuyaux à extrémités rainurées. (ITTR-76, p. F62). 1, record 15, French, - joint%20Victaulic
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- flange cast 1, record 16, English, flange%20cast
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
pipe ring to have a heavy flange cast thereon 1, record 16, English, - flange%20cast
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- bride fondue
1, record 16, French, bride%20fondue
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
l'anneau pour le tuyau de fumée aura une forte bride fondue 1, record 16, French, - bride%20fondue
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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