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TRIM DESIGN [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-03-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Blasting (Construction)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- controlled blasting technique
1, record 1, English, controlled%20blasting%20technique
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- controlled blasting 2, record 1, English, controlled%20blasting
correct
- control blasting 3, record 1, English, control%20blasting
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Various techniques used to limit the amount of backbreak developed during the blasting phase of the excavation cycle by reducing the level of ground shock vibrations. 3, record 1, English, - controlled%20blasting%20technique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are six controlled blasting techniques that have been developed and designed to improve the stability of the final excavation. Each one of these has their unique features and design considerations for successful implementation into any blasting plan. The six controlled blasting techniques that will be discussed are(1) line drilling,(2) trim blasting,(3) buffer blasting,(4) smooth wall blasting,(5) air decking, and(6) presplitting. 4, record 1, English, - controlled%20blasting%20technique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
controlled blasting technique: designation usually used in the plural. 5, record 1, English, - controlled%20blasting%20technique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- controlled-blasting technique
- controlled blasting techniques
- controlled-blasting techniques
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dynamitage (Construction)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- technique de dynamitage contrôlé
1, record 1, French, technique%20de%20dynamitage%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dynamitage contrôlé 2, record 1, French, dynamitage%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mesures d'atténuation. Bien que le projet Midwest se trouve dans une zone sismique stable, les structures et les pentes ont été conçues afin d'assurer une protection contre les événements sismiques. Des techniques de dynamitage contrôlé seront employées pour assurer la stabilité des mines à ciel ouvert et maintenir l'intégrité des parois. Des bermes de sécurité seront construites pour délimiter des plateaux de rétention, afin de retenir des matériaux pouvant tomber dans toutes les fosses actives. Les pentes des fosses actives seront surveillées afin d'en assurer la stabilité aux endroits susceptibles de connaître des glissements de pente ou des ruptures de versant. 1, record 1, French, - technique%20de%20dynamitage%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
technique de dynamitage contrôlé : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 3, record 1, French, - technique%20de%20dynamitage%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
Record 1, Key term(s)
- techniques de dynamitage contrôlé
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-03-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Blasting (Construction)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- trim blasting
1, record 2, English, trim%20blasting
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Drilling and Blasting for Slope Stabilization and Geotechnical Investigations. Trim blasting is used for controlled blasts in which explosive charges are placed in predetermined pattern of holes drilled into the rock face and then detonated. Potentially unstable masses of rock can sometimes be stabilized using rock bolts and long steel rods drilled into the rock to bind it together. Drilling is a common method of investigation to obtain geotechnical reports required for engineering design. 1, record 2, English, - trim%20blasting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dynamitage (Construction)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dynamitage de découpage
1, record 2, French, dynamitage%20de%20d%C3%A9coupage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Forage et dynamitage pour la consolidation des talus et études géotechniques. Le dynamitage de découpage est utilisé pour le dynamitage contrôlé dans lequel les charges explosives sont placées dans une combinaison prédéterminée de trous percés dans la paroi rocheuse avant la détonation. Les masses rocheuses potentiellement instables peuvent parfois être stabilisées au moyen de boulons d'ancrage et de longues tiges d'acier enfoncées dans les roches pour les lier ensemble. Le forage est une méthode commune d'exploration pour obtenir les rapports géotechniques requis aux fins de la conception technique. 1, record 2, French, - dynamitage%20de%20d%C3%A9coupage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-06-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Architecture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- residential architect
1, record 3, English, residential%20architect
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- residential building architect 2, record 3, English, residential%20building%20architect
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Residential architects. Architects can plan both the interior and exterior of a building and are aware of the community's building permit process and building codes. They are highly proficient in planning electrical and plumbing layouts. The architect will also help with limited aspects of interior design, such as ceilings and trim. 3, record 3, English, - residential%20architect
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Architecture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- architecte de bâtiments résidentiels
1, record 3, French, architecte%20de%20b%C3%A2timents%20r%C3%A9sidentiels
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- architecte de bâtiments d'habitation 1, record 3, French, architecte%20de%20b%C3%A2timents%20d%27habitation
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-03-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
- Transport of Goods
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- squat
1, record 4, English, squat
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Squat refers to the increase of a ship's draught as a result of its motion through water. It is a hydraulic phenomenon whereby the water displaced creates an increase in current velocity past the moving hull causing a reduction in pressure resulting in a localised reduction of the water level and, consequently, in a settling of the vessel deeper in the water. For various reasons-having to do with hull design, trim and other physical and operational factors-squat may be different at the fore and aft. 2, record 4, English, - squat
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
- Transport de marchandises
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- accroupissement
1, record 4, French, accroupissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- squat 2, record 4, French, squat
correct, masculine noun
- effet de squat 3, record 4, French, effet%20de%20squat
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surenfoncement du navire par petits fonds dû à la vitesse. 4, record 4, French, - accroupissement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le squat est l'augmentation du tirant d'eau d'un navire résultant du déplacement de celui-ci dans l'eau. Il s'agit d'un phénomène hydraulique par lequel l'eau déplacée crée une augmentation de la vitesse du courant le long de la coque en mouvement, causant ainsi une réduction de pression qui, à son tour, a pour effet de produire une baisse locale du niveau d'eau, permettant au navire de s'enfoncer plus profondément dans l'eau. 5, record 4, French, - accroupissement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por agua
- Transporte de mercancías
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- asentamiento
1, record 4, Spanish, asentamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tendencia del barco a reposar o a sentarse cuando comienza a moverse. 1, record 4, Spanish, - asentamiento
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-07-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- secondary flight controls
1, record 5, English, secondary%20flight%20controls
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- secondary controls 1, record 5, English, secondary%20controls
correct, plural
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
secondary controls : Flight controls on aircraft are divided in two categories; primary and secondary controls.... The secondary controls are flaps, slats and slots, trim tabs of any description, dive or speed brakes, spoilers, etc, as required by aircraft design. 2, record 5, English, - secondary%20flight%20controls
Record 5, Key term(s)
- secondary flight control
- secondary control
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- gouvernes secondaires
1, record 5, French, gouvernes%20secondaires
correct, feminine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gouvernes sont les surfaces mobiles de la cellule qui par leur action aérodynamique, permettent de faire varier l'assiette et la configuration de l'avion. On distingue les gouvernes primaires [...] et les gouvernes secondaires qui sont les tabs, les volets de bord d'attaque et de bord de fuite, les becs d'aile à fente et les déporteurs. 2, record 5, French, - gouvernes%20secondaires
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gouvernes secondaires : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 5, French, - gouvernes%20secondaires
Record 5, Key term(s)
- gouverne secondaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-06-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Control Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- windshield wiper and washer control 1, record 6, English, windshield%20wiper%20and%20washer%20control
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Windshield wiper and washer controls remain on driver's door. This clever design was clearly a part of the door trim panel, yet appeared to be part of the instrument panel when the door was closed. 2, record 6, English, - windshield%20wiper%20and%20washer%20control
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Véhicules automobiles)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- commande essuie-glace et lave-glace
1, record 6, French, commande%20essuie%2Dglace%20et%20lave%2Dglace
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des essuie-glaces. 2, record 6, French, - commande%20essuie%2Dglace%20et%20lave%2Dglace
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essuie-glaces (pl.) : 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 6, French, - commande%20essuie%2Dglace%20et%20lave%2Dglace
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-12-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- flight controls
1, record 7, English, flight%20controls
correct, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
He [the pilot] must be able to overcome stability, allowing the aircraft to move about one, two or all three of its axes. This is the purpose of the flight controls. Flight controls on aircraft are divided in two categories; primary and secondary controls. The primary controls include the ailerons, elevators and rudder(s). The secondary controls are flaps, slats and slots, trim tabs of any description, dive or speed brakes, spoilers, etc., as required by aircraft design. 2, record 7, English, - flight%20controls
Record 7, Key term(s)
- flight control
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- gouvernes
1, record 7, French, gouvernes
correct, feminine noun, plural, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] surfaces mobiles de la cellule qui, par leur action aérodynamique, permettent de faire varier l'assiette et la configuration de l'avion. 2, record 7, French, - gouvernes
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gouvernes : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 7, French, - gouvernes
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Surdimensionnement, vitesse de débattement des gouvernes. 4, record 7, French, - gouvernes
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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