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SEAM STRENGTH [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-01-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- geotextile seaming technique
1, record 1, English, geotextile%20seaming%20technique
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fig. 4-- Geotextile seaming techniques.... 1, record 1, English, - geotextile%20seaming%20technique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seams should be of the "butterfly" or "J" type as shown in Fig. 4. A lock-type stitch should be used with double seams no farther than 6 to 12 mm... apart as required for all critical applications. A successful seam will provide no more than two-thirds of the fabric tensile strength. All seams should be tested to ensure that they meet the design strength criteria. 1, record 1, English, - geotextile%20seaming%20technique
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Mécanique des sols
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mode d'assemblage des géotextiles
1, record 1, French, mode%20d%27assemblage%20des%20g%C3%A9otextiles
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- technique d'assemblage des géotextiles 2, record 1, French, technique%20d%27assemblage%20des%20g%C3%A9otextiles
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pose et assemblage des géotextiles [...]Il existe divers modes d'assemblage des géotextiles dont le choix dépend de la nature de l'ouvrage, des fonctions que doit remplir le géotextile et éventuellement des conditions de mise en œuvre [...] L'assemblage par recouvrement est le plus facile à réaliser et le plus courant [...] L'assemblage par couture est le plus fiable [...]Il existe également d'autres modes d'assemblage (par soudure, collage, etc.) dont l'emploi est toutefois peu fréquent. 1, record 1, French, - mode%20d%27assemblage%20des%20g%C3%A9otextiles
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Assemblage [des géomembranes]: Action d'assembler, de manière étanche et durable, vis-à-vis des sollicitations de service, les lés, nappes (ou panneaux). L'assemblage se fait généralement par soudure thermique avec ou sans apport de matière, ou par soudure par solvant,ou par collage, ou par vulcanisation avec ou sans apport de matière. 3, record 1, French, - mode%20d%27assemblage%20des%20g%C3%A9otextiles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-01-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- seaming technique
1, record 2, English, seaming%20technique
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fig. 4-- Geotextile seaming techniques.... 1, record 2, English, - seaming%20technique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seams should be of the "butterfly" or "J" type as shown in Fig. 4. A lock-type stitch should be used with double seams no farther than 6 to 12 mm... apart as required for all critical applications. A successful seam will provide no more than two-thirds of the fabric tensile strength. All seams should be tested to ensure that they meet the design strength criteria. 1, record 2, English, - seaming%20technique
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Mécanique des sols
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mode d'assemblage
1, record 2, French, mode%20d%27assemblage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pose et assemblage des géotextiles [...]Il existe divers modes d'assemblage des géotextiles dont le choix dépend de la nature de l'ouvrage, des fonctions que doit remplir le géotextile et éventuellement des conditions de mise en œuvre [...] L'assemblage par recouvrement est le plus facile à réaliser et le plus courant [...] L'assemblage par couture est le plus fiable [...]Il existe également d'autres modes d'assemblage (par soudure, collage, etc.) dont l'emploi est toutefois peu fréquent. 1, record 2, French, - mode%20d%27assemblage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'assemblage se fait généralement par soudure thermique avec ou sans apport de matière, ou par soudure par solvant, ou par collage, ou par vulcanisation avec ou sans apport de matière. 2, record 2, French, - mode%20d%27assemblage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Assemblage [des géomembranes] : Action d'assembler, de manière étanche et durable, vis-à-vis des sollicitations de service, les lés, nappes (ou panneaux). 2, record 2, French, - mode%20d%27assemblage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-12-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- flat felled seam
1, record 3, English, flat%20felled%20seam
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- felled seam 2, record 3, English, felled%20seam
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
that felled seam adds strength and decoration to sporty garments of non-bulky fabric such as denim, poplin, and broadcloth. 1, record 3, English, - flat%20felled%20seam
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- couture rabattue
1, record 3, French, couture%20rabattue
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] elle est employée en lingerie, [...] chaque fois qu'on désire une couture plate et solide. [...] La -- est composée de deux parties : une couture simple et un rabat. 2, record 3, French, - couture%20rabattue
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-03-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- round seam 1, record 4, English, round%20seam
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- round sewing 2, record 4, English, round%20sewing
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A quicker method of edge joining is to use a single row of stitches with a round seam. ... The edges are first turn towards what will be the inside. A patch is fixed. ... The ... damage is squared up and the edges turned out, while the patch edges are turned in. 3, record 4, English, - round%20seam
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Round seam is used where greater strength is required, the stitches passing through four thicknesses of the cloth instead of two. 2, record 4, English, - round%20seam
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
In [a] round seam, the direction of sewing is always toward the hook. 2, record 4, English, - round%20seam
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- couture ronde
1, record 4, French, couture%20ronde
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couture simple qui assemble les lais des toiles à voiles, lais à lais : on ne s'en sert que pour les menues voiles. 2, record 4, French, - couture%20ronde
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Elle] se pratique en bordure de toiles mais celles-ci sont alors maintenues relevées au lieu d'être présentées à plat. 3, record 4, French, - couture%20ronde
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-03-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- flat seam 1, record 5, English, flat%20seam
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- flat sewing 2, record 5, English, flat%20sewing
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Flat seam is used to join two pieces of cloth on canvas where strength is not of paramount importance. 2, record 5, English, - flat%20seam
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
If edges have to be joined, the canvas should be turned in and overlapped, then the edges sewn with doubled thread to make a flat seam. 3, record 5, English, - flat%20seam
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- couture plate
1, record 5, French, couture%20plate
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couture que font les voiliers, en assemblant les lais des voiles, les faisant se croiser l'une sur l'autre d'un pouce; de sorte qu'elles se trouvent doubles : les pique encore quelquefois par une espèce de faufilure, à petits points, dans le milieu de la couture. 2, record 5, French, - couture%20plate
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-03-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Civil Engineering
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- geomembrane panel
1, record 6, English, geomembrane%20panel
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The joining of geomembrane panels together result in a seam which is often significantly weaker than the geomembrane itself. This is particularly true of seams made in the field versus those made in the fabrication factory, where quality control can be exercised more rigorously. To determine the strength of a geomembrane seam, two types of tests are common : shear and peel. 1, record 6, English, - geomembrane%20panel
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Génie civil
- Mécanique des sols
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- nappe de géomembrane
1, record 6, French, nappe%20de%20g%C3%A9omembrane
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- panneaux de géomembrane 1, record 6, French, panneaux%20de%20g%C3%A9omembrane
proposal, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nappe (ou panneaux) : Ensemble des lés assemblés de manière définitive en usine ou dans un atelier proche du site de service. 2, record 6, French, - nappe%20de%20g%C3%A9omembrane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'assemblage par recouvrement est le plus facile à réaliser et le plus courant. Le recouvrement d'une nappe sur l'autre doit être au minimum de 0,30 m et peut atteindre 1,00 m, voire davantage, suivant les caractéristiques du sol support [...] 3, record 6, French, - nappe%20de%20g%C3%A9omembrane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les termes «nappe» ou «panneaux» s'appliquent tant aux géotextiles (matériaux perméables) qu'aux géomembranes (matériaux imperméables). 1, record 6, French, - nappe%20de%20g%C3%A9omembrane
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-03-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- joining of geomembrane panels
1, record 7, English, joining%20of%20geomembrane%20panels
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The joining of geomembrane panels together result in a seam which is often significantly weaker that the geomembrane itself. This is particularly true of seams made in the field versus those made in the fabrication factory, where quality control can be exercised more rigorously. To determine the strength of a geomembrane seam, two types of tests are common : shear and peel. 1, record 7, English, - joining%20of%20geomembrane%20panels
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Mécanique des sols
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- assemblage des nappes de géomembrane
1, record 7, French, assemblage%20des%20nappes%20de%20g%C3%A9omembrane
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- assemblage des panneaux de géomembrane 1, record 7, French, assemblage%20des%20panneaux%20de%20g%C3%A9omembrane
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nappe (ou panneaux) : Ensemble des lés assemblés de manière définitive en usine ou dans un atelier proche du site de service. 2, record 7, French, - assemblage%20des%20nappes%20de%20g%C3%A9omembrane
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Assemblage [géomembranes] : Action d'assembler, de manière étanche et durable, vis-à-vis des sollicitations de service, les lés, nappes (ou panneaux). 2, record 7, French, - assemblage%20des%20nappes%20de%20g%C3%A9omembrane
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
L'assemblage par recouvrement est le plus facile à réaliser et le plus courant. Le recouvrement d'une nappe sur l'autre doit être au minimum de 0,30 m et peut atteindre 1,00 m, voire davantage, suivant les caractéristiques du sol support [...] 3, record 7, French, - assemblage%20des%20nappes%20de%20g%C3%A9omembrane
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-01-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Man-Made Construction Materials
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- seam strength
1, record 8, English, seam%20strength
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Seam Strength. The joining of geomembrane panels together results in a seam which is often significantly weaker than the geomembrane itself. This is particularly true of seams made in the field versus those made in the fabrication factory, where quality control can be exercised more rigorously. To determine the strength of a geomembrane seam, two types of tests are common : sheer and peel. In both types a representative specimen(or specimens) is taken across the seam and placed in a tensile testing machine. 2, record 8, English, - seam%20strength
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Matériaux de construction artificiels
- Mécanique des sols
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- résistance de la liaison
1, record 8, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20de%20la%20liaison
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- résistance du joint 1, record 8, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20du%20joint
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Résistance de la liaison:] L'assemblage par couture est le plus fiable. Il peut être exécuté directement sur le chantier à l'aide de machines à coudre portatives. Dans ce but, les bandes de géotextile à assembler présenteront un chevauchement d'environ 0.10 m, qui suffit pour assurer la continuité du géotextile. L'assemblage par couture est le seul qui convient lorsque la fonction majeure du géotextile est de renforcer. La liaison doit alors être de résistance au moins égale à celle du géotextile. 2, record 8, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20de%20la%20liaison
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Résistance du joint:] Joint: Zone de liaison entre lés, nappes (ou panneaux). (...) Couvre-joint: Bande de géomembrane; mise en place par collage ou soudage, sur un joint, et destinée à en renforcer la solidité et/ou l'étanchéité. 3, record 8, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20de%20la%20liaison
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-10-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Packaging Machinery and Equipment
- Packaging in Plastic
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tubular forming, filling and closing
1, record 9, English, tubular%20forming%2C%20filling%20and%20closing
proposal
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... continuous systems for forming, filling, and closing flat and gusseted plastic bags are becoming increasingly popular in the resin market. Such systems typically use prefabricated tubing for high strength.... An integrated system for forming, filling, and closing of shipping bags would contain the following stations : unwind unit; compensator roller; hot-emboss marking unit; sealing station for bottom seam; bag shingling; separation of bags; introduction of bag-holding tongs; bag filling; supply of the filling product; sealing station for closing seam.... 2, record 9, English, - tubular%20forming%2C%20filling%20and%20closing
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Machines et équipement d'emballage
- Emballages en matières plastiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- enveloppage tubulaire
1, record 9, French, enveloppage%20tubulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) procédé [qui] consiste à former une enveloppe tubulaire à partir d'un film ou d'un complexe à l'aide d'un conformateur en forme de col marin, à procéder à une soudure longitudinale, puis à une soudure transversale, à remplir la poche en cours de formation puis à effectuer de nouveau une soudure transversale et une coupe libérant le sac ou le sachet ainsi formé. 2, record 9, French, - enveloppage%20tubulaire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1990-08-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- seam strength 1, record 10, English, seam%20strength
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Strength of a seam of material measured either in shear or peel modes. Strength of the seams is reported either in absolute units, e. g. N/m width, or as a percent of the strength of the sheeting. 1, record 10, English, - seam%20strength
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- résistance de joint
1, record 10, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20de%20joint
feminine 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 1989-11-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Packaging Machinery and Equipment
- Packaging in Paper
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- tuber
1, record 11, English, tuber
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- tubing machine 1, record 11, English, tubing%20machine
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A paper bag making machine used expressly for the formation of the bags. 2, record 11, English, - tuber
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The tuber starts with multiple giant rolls of kraft paper of a width that will finish into the specific bag width.... The material is then formed into a tube that is pasted together along the seam. The tube may be formed with or without gussets. During seam-pasting, the edges of the various plies form a shingle pattern. When they are brought together to form a seam, these edges interweave so that each ply glues to itself. This provides optimal seam strength. 1, record 11, English, - tuber
Record 11, Key term(s)
- forming tube
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Machines et équipement d'emballage
- Emballages en papier
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- tubeuse
1, record 11, French, tubeuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- machine à monter les sacs 2, record 11, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20monter%20les%20sacs
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine à conformer les sacs en papier. 3, record 11, French, - tubeuse
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) le sac (...) se fait en deux opérations : d'abord assemblage des feuilles sur une tubeuse qui, à partir des bobines de papier forme en continu un tube aplati par collage longitudinal des bords, puis après tronçonnage du tube, fermeture par couture ou collage d'une ou des deux extrémités suivant le type de sac fabriqué. 1, record 11, French, - tubeuse
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Sewing Patterns
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 12, Main entry term, English
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--a small, shaped triangular tapered or specially shaped piece of fabric inserted in a garment slash or seam for added strength, width, ease, and comfort. 1, record 12, English, - gusset
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Patrons (Couture)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- soufflet 1, record 12, French, soufflet
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
la manche Kimono (...) prolonge la ligne de l'épaule. (...) Un soufflet donne, sous le bras, la largeur nécessaire pour permettre la liberté des mouvements; son incrustation présente [des] difficultés 1, record 12, French, - soufflet
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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