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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-10-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- radius of the swinging circle
1, record 1, English, radius%20of%20the%20swinging%20circle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- swing circle radius 2, record 1, English, swing%20circle%20radius
correct
- swinging radius 2, record 1, English, swinging%20radius
correct
- swing radius 3, record 1, English, swing%20radius
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The radius of the swinging circle corresponds to the length of vessel plus length of the anchor cable, minus the depth of the water. 4, record 1, English, - radius%20of%20the%20swinging%20circle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rayon d'évitage
1, record 1, French, rayon%20d%27%C3%A9vitage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rayon d'évitement 2, record 1, French, rayon%20d%27%C3%A9vitement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le rayon d'évitage est représenté par la somme de la longueur du bateau et de la longueur filée du câblot compte tenu de la caténaire due à la profondeur de l'eau. 3, record 1, French, - rayon%20d%27%C3%A9vitage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-03-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Collaboration with the FAO
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Commercial Fishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bottom longline vessel
1, record 2, English, bottom%20longline%20vessel
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- demersal longline vessel 2, record 2, English, demersal%20longline%20vessel
correct
- bottom longliner 3, record 2, English, bottom%20longliner
correct
- demersal longliner 4, record 2, English, demersal%20longliner
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A demersal longline vessel may deploy either a double or single line which is weighted along its length to keep it close to the seafloor. Steel anchors... are placed at the ends of each line to anchor it, and are marked with an array of floats... Lines are typically between 10 km and 20 km in length, carrying between 6 900 and 15 600 hooks each. 2, record 2, English, - bottom%20longline%20vessel
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Collaboration avec la FAO
- Types de bateaux
- Pêche commerciale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- palangrier de pêche de fond
1, record 2, French, palangrier%20de%20p%C3%AAche%20de%20fond
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- palangrier de fond 1, record 2, French, palangrier%20de%20fond
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-05-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
- Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
- Algae
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- longline culture system
1, record 3, English, longline%20culture%20system
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- longline system 2, record 3, English, longline%20system
correct
- longline farming system 3, record 3, English, longline%20farming%20system
correct, less frequent
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The longline system [for culturing mussels] consists of the backline(headrope), sleeves(or socks), buoys, anchors and anchor rodes... The seed collectors or plastic mesh socks are attached to the backline(headrope). Most longline operations use long polypropylene ropes(80-150 m) that are anchored securely at both ends and are supported by floats tied at intervals along their length. 2, record 3, English, - longline%20culture%20system
Record 3, Key term(s)
- long-line culture system
- long-line farming system
- long-line system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
- Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
- Algues
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de culture sur filière
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20culture%20sur%20fili%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- système d'élevage sur filière 2, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9levage%20sur%20fili%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système de culture sur filière comprend la filière et les boudins, des bouées, des ancrages et des lignes [...] Les collecteurs de naissain ou les boudins [...] sont fixés à la filière. La plupart des systèmes de culture sur filière utilisent des filins de polypropylène (de 80 à 150 m) qui sont ancrés fermement aux deux extrémités et soutenus par des flotteurs placés à intervalles sur toute la longueur. 1, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20culture%20sur%20fili%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-05-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- swing about its anchor
1, record 4, English, swing%20about%20its%20anchor
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- swing to her anchor 2, record 4, English, swing%20to%20her%20anchor
correct, verb
- swing on the anchor 3, record 4, English, swing%20on%20the%20anchor
correct, verb
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the wind or water current [changes] direction, your boat will swing about its anchor. This is a swing circle centred around the position of the anchor, with a radius equal to the boat's length plus the horizontal component of the length of the anchor line in use... 1, record 4, English, - swing%20about%20its%20anchor
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- éviter sur son ancre
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9viter%20sur%20son%20ancre
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- éviter au vent 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9viter%20au%20vent
correct
- éviter à la marée 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9viter%20%C3%A0%20la%20mar%C3%A9e
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Changer de direction, cap pour cap, en parlant d'un navire qui tourne autour de son ancre sous l'effet du vent ou de la marée, ou que l'on fait tourner sur place au moyen de remorqueurs ou d'amarres. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9viter%20sur%20son%20ancre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-12-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- anchor rode
1, record 5, English, anchor%20rode
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- rode 1, record 5, English, rode
correct, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An anchor rode is made up of a long length of line(nylon is a good choice because it's strong, stretches under a load and lasts a long time), several feet of chain and a couple of shackles to fasten the line, chain and anchor together. 1, record 5, English, - anchor%20rode
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Armement et gréement
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- câbleau d'ancre
1, record 5, French, c%C3%A2bleau%20d%27ancre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- câblot d'ancre 2, record 5, French, c%C3%A2blot%20d%27ancre
correct, masculine noun
- câbleau 1, record 5, French, c%C3%A2bleau
correct, masculine noun
- câblot 2, record 5, French, c%C3%A2blot
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le câblot est fait d'une longueur de cordage (souvent en nylon, car il est robuste, extensible et dure longtemps), de plusieurs pieds de chaîne et de quelques manilles pour raccorder le câblot, la chaîne et l'ancre. 2, record 5, French, - c%C3%A2bleau%20d%27ancre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- boza
1, record 5, Spanish, boza
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- amarra 1, record 5, Spanish, amarra
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-07-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Winches
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- anchor davit
1, record 6, English, anchor%20davit
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An anchor davit not only lifts the anchor but also a length of chain attached to the anchor, and maybe some mud or kelp on the anchor too. 2, record 6, English, - anchor%20davit
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Treuils
- Parties des bateaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bossoir d'ancre
1, record 6, French, bossoir%20d%27ancre
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sur les anciens vaisseaux, les bossoirs d'ancre étaient constitués par deux grosses pièces de bois, percées de clans garnis de réas, qui saillaient de chaque côté du gaillard. 2, record 6, French, - bossoir%20d%27ancre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cabrestantes
- Partes de los barcos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- pescante de ancla
1, record 6, Spanish, pescante%20de%20ancla
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Airborne Forces
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- strop
1, record 7, English, strop
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In air transport, a length of webbing connecting the static line to the anchor cable. 1, record 7, English, - strop
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
strop: This term has been removed from the NATO Glossary of Terms and Definitions. 2, record 7, English, - strop
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Forces aéroportées
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- prolongateur
1, record 7, French, prolongateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agrès éventuellement nécessaire pour relier la sangle d'ouverture automatique au «câble de parachutage». 1, record 7, French, - prolongateur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prolongateur : Ce terme a été retiré du Glossaire OTAN de termes et définitions. 2, record 7, French, - prolongateur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2014-04-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
- Outfitting of Ships
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- shackle
1, record 8, English, shackle
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A length of anchor chain measuring 15 fathoms(90 feet or 27. 45 metres). 2, record 8, English, - shackle
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the Royal Navy, a shackle measures 12 and a half fathoms (75 feet or 22.87 metres). 2, record 8, English, - shackle
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In French, a shackle measures 101 feet or 30 metres. 2, record 8, English, - shackle
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
- Armement et gréement
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- maillon
1, record 8, French, maillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Portion de chaîne d'ancre d'une longueur de trente mètres. 2, record 8, French, - maillon
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Royal Navy, un maillon mesure 22,87 mètres. 3, record 8, French, - maillon
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En anglais, un maillon mesure 27,45 mètres. 3, record 8, French, - maillon
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Construcción naval
- Equipo y aparejos (Transporte por agua)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- grillete
1, record 8, Spanish, grillete
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cada uno de los tramos o ramales que componen una cadena, especialmente la del ancla. 2, record 8, Spanish, - grillete
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La longitud común de los grilletes es de 26,25 m (15 brazas), reducida, para simplificar, a 25 m. 2, record 8, Spanish, - grillete
Record 9 - internal organization data 2013-04-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- preferred rail laying temperature range 1, record 9, English, preferred%20rail%20laying%20temperature%20range
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Range within which it is permissible to anchor continuous welded rail into position without having to adjust its length at some future date. 1, record 9, English, - preferred%20rail%20laying%20temperature%20range
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- gamme des températures idéales de pose
1, record 9, French, gamme%20des%20temp%C3%A9ratures%20id%C3%A9ales%20de%20pose
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Écart compris entre deux températures limites de rail à l'intérieur duquel il est permis d'ancrer le long rail soudé en voie sans avoir besoin de l'ajuster ou de le régler par la suite. 1, record 9, French, - gamme%20des%20temp%C3%A9ratures%20id%C3%A9ales%20de%20pose
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-02-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Civil Engineering
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- foundation bolt
1, record 10, English, foundation%20bolt
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- holding-down bolt 2, record 10, English, holding%2Ddown%20bolt
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device used to stabilize a traditional earthwork support or to anchor the supporting anchorages constituted by bolts of the appropriate length, fastened in the country rock. 3, record 10, English, - foundation%20bolt
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This process is notably used in Berlin’s wall, hupinoise process, New Austrian Tunneling Method, etc. 3, record 10, English, - foundation%20bolt
Record 10, Key term(s)
- hold-down bolt
- holding down bolt
- hold down bolt
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Génie civil
- Mécanique des sols
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- boulon de fondation
1, record 10, French, boulon%20de%20fondation
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- boulon d'ancrage 2, record 10, French, boulon%20d%27ancrage
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif destiné à stabiliser un blindage traditionnel ou à ancrer le revêtement de soutènement en béton projeté d'une fouille au moyen d'ancrages constitués de boulons de longueur appropriée scellés dans le terrain encaissant. 2, record 10, French, - boulon%20de%20fondation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce procédé est utilisé notamment dans les blindages berlinois, les hurpinoises, la nouvelle méthode autrichienne, etc. 2, record 10, French, - boulon%20de%20fondation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-11-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Types of Concrete
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- prestressed concrete
1, record 11, English, prestressed%20concrete
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- pre-stressed concrete 2, record 11, English, pre%2Dstressed%20concrete
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concrete with stresses induced in it before use so as to counteract stresses that will be produced by loads. 3, record 11, English, - prestressed%20concrete
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most common way [of producing compressive prestress] is to stretch steel bars or wires, called tendons, and to anchor them to the concrete; when they try to regain their initial length, the concrete resists and is prestressed.... An especially desirable characteristic of prestressed concrete is that as long as the material is maintained in compression it cannot crack. 3, record 11, English, - prestressed%20concrete
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prestressed concrete: term officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 4, record 11, English, - prestressed%20concrete
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de béton
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- béton précontraint
1, record 11, French, b%C3%A9ton%20pr%C3%A9contraint
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Béton dont l'armature a été tendue avant la mise en place du béton ou placée dans des gaines et tendue après le durcissement du béton. 2, record 11, French, - b%C3%A9ton%20pr%C3%A9contraint
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La technique du béton précontraint est différente, dans son principe, de celle du béton armé. Des fils d'acier à haute résistance à la traction, libres ou unis en torons ou en câbles, sont inclus dans le béton et mis en tension permanente, ce qui provoque une compression du béton qui compense les effets des forces de traction résultant des charges. 3, record 11, French, - b%C3%A9ton%20pr%C3%A9contraint
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
béton précontraint : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 4, record 11, French, - b%C3%A9ton%20pr%C3%A9contraint
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de hormigón
- Ingeniería de campaña (Militar)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- hormigón pretensado
1, record 11, Spanish, hormig%C3%B3n%20pretensado
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2007-03-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Swimming
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- lane rope
1, record 12, English, lane%20rope
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- racing lane 2, record 12, English, racing%20lane
correct
- lane line 3, record 12, English, lane%20line
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A continuous floating marker attached to a line stretched from the lanes running from the starting end to the turning end. 4, record 12, English, - lane%20rope
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lane ropes shall extend the full length of the course, secured at each end wall to anchor brackets recessed into the end walls. The anchor shall be positioned so that the floats at each end wall of the pool shall be on the surface of the water. Each lane rope will consist of floats placed end-to-end having a minimum diameter of 0, 05 metre to a maximum of 0, 15 metre. 5, record 12, English, - lane%20rope
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used to stop wave turbulence and separate swimming lanes. 6, record 12, English, - lane%20rope
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Natation
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- corde de couloir
1, record 12, French, corde%20de%20couloir
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- ligne d'eau 2, record 12, French, ligne%20d%27eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les lignes d'eau doivent s'étendre sur toute la longueur de la piscine, et être attachées à chaque extrémité à des crochets encastrés dans les murs des extrémités. Le crochet doit être placé de telle façon que les flotteurs, à chaque extrémité du bassin, se trouvent à la surface de l'eau. 3, record 12, French, - corde%20de%20couloir
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il est interdit [...] d'avancer en se tirant à l'aide des cordes de couloir [...] 4, record 12, French, - corde%20de%20couloir
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les nageurs malvoyants de classification S11 et S12 peuvent avoir de la difficulté à effectuer un toucher simultané lors des virages ainsi qu'à l'arrivée s'ils nagent à proximité de la corde de couloir. Dans le cas d'un contact avec la corde de couloir, le nageur ne sera pas disqualifié, en autant qu'aucun avantage n'en aura été tiré. 5, record 12, French, - corde%20de%20couloir
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Natación
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- cordera
1, record 12, Spanish, cordera
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- corchera 1, record 12, Spanish, corchera
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Corchera se encuentra también en plural. 2, record 12, Spanish, - cordera
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-11-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Earthmoving
- Supports and Reinforcement (Construction)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- deadman tie-back 1, record 13, English, deadman%20tie%2Dback
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Specification Guidelines for Concrete Modular Retaining Wall... Special considerations : 1) Geogrid can be interrupted by periodic penetration of column, pier or footing structure. 2) If site conditions will not allow geogrid embedment length, consider these alternatives :-KEYSTONE can be designed and built as a reinforced masonry unit wall. Cores will accept vertical reinforcing and grout.-Deadman-tie-back anchor option reduces or eliminates excavation and backfill requirements. 2, record 13, English, - deadman%20tie%2Dback
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
IPB 380 soldier piles (wide-flange I beams of 380mm web plate depth) were selected .... secured by two tiers of deadman tie-backs." 3, record 13, English, - deadman%20tie%2Dback
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sugg. based on Standard Handbook for Civil Eng. 7-52 and 53. 3, record 13, English, - deadman%20tie%2Dback
Record 13, Key term(s)
- deadman-tie-back anchor
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Terrassement
- Étayage et consolidation (Construction)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- tirant d'ancrage
1, record 13, French, tirant%20d%27ancrage
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1999-08-18
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Water Pollution
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- anchored floating boom
1, record 14, English, anchored%20floating%20boom
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
All floating booms have anchor points located at intervals along their entire length. These anchor points... transfer the load directly to the tension member. 2, record 14, English, - anchored%20floating%20boom
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Unless the boom is securely anchored from both sides, a strong gusting wind opposing the direction of the current will often cause the barrier to alternately move back and forth over the water surface. 2, record 14, English, - anchored%20floating%20boom
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A major consideration in the deployment of floating booms in ... waters is the anchoring of barriers in a manner which compensates for tidal fluctuations in current direction and velocity. 2, record 14, English, - anchored%20floating%20boom
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 4 OBS
If the boom angle is too great for the current velocity the boom will either break away from its anchoring points or oil will be carried beneath it. 2, record 14, English, - anchored%20floating%20boom
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Since there are tremendous forces on a boom deployed in a diversionary mode, the barrier is always firmly anchored to the shoreline and numerous anchors are used throughout its entire length. 2, record 14, English, - anchored%20floating%20boom
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- barrage flottant ancré
1, record 14, French, barrage%20flottant%20ancr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- barrage flottant amarré 2, record 14, French, barrage%20flottant%20amarr%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toutes les barrières ont des points d'ancrage répartis sur toute leur longueur, [...] [qui transmettent] directement la charge au câble de tension. 3, record 14, French, - barrage%20flottant%20ancr%C3%A9
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A moins que cette dernière [barrière] ne soit bien amarrée des deux côtés, un vent fort avec rafales [...] la fera aller et venir à la surface de l'eau [...] 3, record 14, French, - barrage%20flottant%20ancr%C3%A9
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Un élément important de la mise en place [d'une barrière] est le mouillage réalisé de telle façon qu'il compense les fluctuations de direction et de vitesse des courants dues à la marée. 3, record 14, French, - barrage%20flottant%20ancr%C3%A9
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Quand les barrières servent à la dérivation, [...] si l'angle est trop grand pour la vitesse du courant les ancres déraperont ou les hydrocarbures passeront sous les barrières. 3, record 14, French, - barrage%20flottant%20ancr%C3%A9
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Parce que les barrières de dérivation sont soumises à des contraintes très fortes, elles sont toujours amarrées solidement à la rive, et de nombreuses ancres les retiennent sur toute leur longueur. 3, record 14, French, - barrage%20flottant%20ancr%C3%A9
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 6 OBS
«Barrage» s'est imposé de préférence à «barrière». 4, record 14, French, - barrage%20flottant%20ancr%C3%A9
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1998-02-27
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Concrete Preparation and Mixing
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- anchor length 1, record 15, English, anchor%20length
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Key term(s)
- anchorage length
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication du béton
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- longueur d'ancrage
1, record 15, French, longueur%20d%27ancrage
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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