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Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
- Containers
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rough terrain container handler
1, record 1, English, rough%20terrain%20container%20handler
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RTCH 1, record 1, English, RTCH
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... transportation will consist of personnel transport, heavy lift using tractor trailers, buses and rough terrain container handlers, heavy cargo delivering sea containers employing a palletized loading system(PLS) for in-theatre material distribution... 2, record 1, English, - rough%20terrain%20container%20handler
Record 1, Key term(s)
- rough-terrain container handler
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chariots de manutention
- Conteneurs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chariot tous terrains pour conteneurs
1, record 1, French, chariot%20tous%20terrains%20pour%20conteneurs
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chariot tout terrain pour conteneurs 1, record 1, French, chariot%20tout%20terrain%20pour%20conteneurs
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- chariot porte-conteneurs tous terrains 1, record 1, French, chariot%20porte%2Dconteneurs%20tous%20terrains
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- chariot porte-conteneurs tout terrain 1, record 1, French, chariot%20porte%2Dconteneurs%20tout%20terrain
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chariot (élévateur) tous terrains pour conteneurs; chariot tout terrain pour conteneurs; chariot porte-conteneurs tout terrain; chariot porte-conteneurs tous terrains : termes proposés par inférence à partir des expressions «chariot élévateur pour conteneurs», «chariot porte-conteneurs» et «chariot tout terrain», qui sont bien attestées. 1, record 1, French, - chariot%20tous%20terrains%20pour%20conteneurs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «tous terrains» définit des sols naturels, non aménagés. Ces sols peuvent être plus ou moins compacts, secs ou humides, plans ou dénivelés, de bonne ou de moyenne portance. Ou au contraire extrêmement boueux, de faible portance, avec grandes dénivellations et présentant des accidents tels qu'ornières, rocs ou souches d'arbre dépassant la surface du sol. Ils peuvent être argileux, sablonneux, etc. Mais un chariot «tous terrains» doit pouvoir également rouler sur une route goudronnée ou sur une aire bétonnée sans en abîmer la surface du revêtement. 2, record 1, French, - chariot%20tous%20terrains%20pour%20conteneurs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «chariots tous chemins», type voisin de chariots que l'on utilise la où la place au sol est réduite, où le sol est grossièrement compacté et relativement plan (dans des parcs extérieurs de stockage de matériaux où il peut y avoir des accidents à franchir tels que rails, par exemple), et dont les roues et la largeur hors tout est moindre que dans les chariots tous terrains. 1, record 1, French, - chariot%20tous%20terrains%20pour%20conteneurs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
tous terrains; tout terrain (locutions adjectivales) : Se dit d'un véhicule capable de rouler sur toutes sortes de terrains (accidentés [ou] détrempés, boueux). 3, record 1, French, - chariot%20tous%20terrains%20pour%20conteneurs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
On écrirait mieux «charriot». 4, record 1, French, - chariot%20tous%20terrains%20pour%20conteneurs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 6 OBS
charriot : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 5, record 1, French, - chariot%20tous%20terrains%20pour%20conteneurs
Record 1, Key term(s)
- chariot tout-terrain pour conteneurs
- chariot porte-conteneurs tout-terrain
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-03-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
- Intelligence (Military)
- Physical Geography
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- digital feature analysis data
1, record 2, English, digital%20feature%20analysis%20data
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DFAD 1, record 2, English, DFAD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
DFAD is a standard NIMA [National Imagery and Mapping Agency] product that supports radar return simulation, navigation and terrain obstruction studies. When combined with DTED [Digital Terrain Elevation Data], DFAD provides an off-line data base for use by weapon system flight simulators and other types of simulation, such as line of sight, obstruction and perspective view development. It portrays major natural and man-made features on the Earth's surface; the features and associated attributes of which are generally of radar reflectance significance. Content is derived from both cartographic and photo-grammetric source material. 2, record 2, English, - digital%20feature%20analysis%20data
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
- Renseignement (Militaire)
- Géographie physique
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- donnée d'analyse des caractéristiques numériques
1, record 2, French, donn%C3%A9e%20d%27analyse%20des%20caract%C3%A9ristiques%20num%C3%A9riques
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DACN 1, record 2, French, DACN
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- données d'analyse des caractéristiques numériques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-11-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Metals Mining
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- weathered
1, record 3, English, weathered
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Very high grades may be encountered in weathered diatreme facies kimberlite at the surface. 2, record 3, English, - weathered
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In weathered materials [aluminum] accumulates in clay minerals or in purely aluminous ones such as gibbsite, boehmite and diaspore, which are the principal minerals of bauxite. 3, record 3, English, - weathered
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The nickel occurs in both the laterite and the weathered rock zone. ... The material mined is generally a mixture of the lower parts of the laterite and the weathered rock zone. 3, record 3, English, - weathered
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Greensands contain a sufficient quantity of the mineral glauconite to give a green colour to the fresh unweathered rock. Weathered or otherwise oxidised greensands are brown. 4, record 3, English, - weathered
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Weathered carbonatite, gneiss, material, rock, serpentinite, terrain, zone. 5, record 3, English, - weathered
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Mines métalliques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- météorisé
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9oris%C3%A9
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- d'altération météorique 2, record 3, French, d%27alt%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique
correct
- altéré par l'action des agents atmosphériques 3, record 3, French, alt%C3%A9r%C3%A9%20par%20l%27action%20des%20agents%20atmosph%C3%A9riques
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit de roches qui se sont détériorées sous l'effet des agents atmosphériques. 4, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9oris%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des teneurs très élevées sont parfois relevées à la surface dans les kimberlites de faciès de diatrème météorisées. 1, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9oris%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On notera la concentration du zirconium [...] dans la zone d'altération météorique. 5, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9oris%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Affleurement altéré par l'action des agents atmosphériques. 3, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9oris%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Carbonatite, roche, zone météorisée. 1, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9oris%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Terrain météorisé. 1, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9oris%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geoquímica
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
- Minas metálicas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- meteorizado
1, record 3, Spanish, meteorizado
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Meteorizar. Alterar y desagregar los agentes meteóricos las rocas que están en contacto con la atmosfera. Cf Encicl. SALVAT, 1975, t. 15, p. 143 1, record 3, Spanish, - meteorizado
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-06-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Construction Site Equipment
- Cranes (Construction Sites)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- crawler mounting
1, record 4, English, crawler%20mounting
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The type of mounting for all machines ... is referred to as crawler mounting, which is particularly suitable for crawling over relatively rugged surfaces at a job site. 2, record 4, English, - crawler%20mounting
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A tractor consists of a crawler mounting and a non-revolving cab. 2, record 4, English, - crawler%20mounting
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Two Manitowoc 4000 W crawler-mounted lattice boom cranes are used for construction operations. They provide reinforcement, concrete, and any other necessary construction material. Their crawler mounting provides good traction in difficult terrain, but as with any crane, level ground is important. 3, record 4, English, - crawler%20mounting
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de chantier
- Grues (Chantiers)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chariot à chenilles
1, record 4, French, chariot%20%C3%A0%20chenilles
see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrirait mieux «charriot». 2, record 4, French, - chariot%20%C3%A0%20chenilles
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
charriot : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 4, French, - chariot%20%C3%A0%20chenilles
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-11-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Construction Site Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- spreader truck
1, record 5, English, spreader%20truck
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spreaders. These and other application mechanisms are one of the most fundamental pieces of winter maintenance technology with regard to de-icing chemicals. They can range from somebody in the back of a pickup with a shovel and some salt, to a state-of-the-art spreader truck with tanks for liquid de-icing chemicals, automatic speed regulated application and various other technologies. 2, record 5, English, - spreader%20truck
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
After the soil has been properley analyzed in a laboratory, it is time to add the dry bulk material. A mix design is formulated based upon the roadway or foundation requirements and the specified amount of soil additive is established accordingly. This material is spread by a special spreader truck that is mounted on a propel system for muddy and rough terrain building sites or roadways. 3, record 5, English, - spreader%20truck
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Matériel de chantier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- camion-répandeur
1, record 5, French, camion%2Dr%C3%A9pandeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- camion répandeur 2, record 5, French, camion%20r%C3%A9pandeur
correct, masculine noun
- camion épandeur 3, record 5, French, camion%20%C3%A9pandeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les camions épandeurs doivent être munis de radio-téléphone en constant rapport avec le poste de commandement situé sur les lieux du dépôt de sel. 1, record 5, French, - camion%2Dr%C3%A9pandeur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] il faut livrer la chaux en poudre, et mieux, l'épandre directement sur le champ. Cette dernière étape de la fabrication consiste à concasser les petits blocs de chaux dans un deuxième broyeur. Ils en sortent sous forme de poussière [...] qui est immédiatement conditionnée en sacs de 50 ou 500 kg à l'intention des jardiniers ou directement versée dans le camion épandeur, en route vers un agriculteur client. 4, record 5, French, - camion%2Dr%C3%A9pandeur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Camion répandeur de bitume. 2, record 5, French, - camion%2Dr%C3%A9pandeur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Camion épandeur de sable. 5, record 5, French, - camion%2Dr%C3%A9pandeur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1987-04-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction Materials
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- subgrade restraint 1, record 6, English, subgrade%20restraint
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Subgrade restraint. For very weak soil terrain, a layer of fabric placed directly over the subgrade effectively reduces the depth of granular material necessary to support the weight of vehicles without rutting. For very weak soil with... a shear strength of less than 80 kPa, this application of fabric is cost effective. 1, record 6, English, - subgrade%20restraint
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de constr. (Voies de circulation)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- support de la couche de forme
1, record 6, French, support%20de%20la%20couche%20de%20forme
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rôle de support. Un matériau posé sur un autre et soumis à des contraintes peut être incapable de résister seul aux efforts qu'il subit. C'est ainsi qu'une fine membrane de polyéthylène devant assurer l'étanchéité d'un bassin et reposant sur un lit de gros cailloux éclatera sous une forte pression d'eau, sa résistance à la traction-déchirure étant alors insuffisante. L'interposition d'un géotextile permet d'améliorer fortement ce comportement en assurant un rôle mécanique de protection (...) 2, record 6, French, - support%20de%20la%20couche%20de%20forme
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Figure 12. Structure anticontaminante pour couche de forme ou piste de chantier. 2, record 6, French, - support%20de%20la%20couche%20de%20forme
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Boring and Drilling (Mines)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- drilling injection hole 1, record 7, English, drilling%20injection%20hole
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--. Holes for the injection of grout may be drilled with jackhammers, wagon drills, diamond drills, or shot drills depending on the terrain, class of foundation material, and size and depth of holes. 1, record 7, English, - drilling%20injection%20hole
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sondage et forage miniers
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- forage d'injection 1, record 7, French, forage%20d%27injection
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--. Les perforatrices non carottières modernes (...) permettent maintenant (...) de réaliser (...) des forages profonds aussi satisfaisants, pour l'injection, que les forages à la sondeuse carottière. 1, record 7, French, - forage%20d%27injection
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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