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BITUMINOUS OVERLAY [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-06-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction Materials
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thin coat overlay 1, record 1, English, thin%20coat%20overlay
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- thin coat bituminous overlay 1, record 1, English, thin%20coat%20bituminous%20overlay
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Crack-Resistant Bituminous Overlays for Bridges Problem :... The bituminous coating currently used on bridges is the same as the one used on roads. However, this type of overlay cracks fairly quickly and thus does not protect bridge decks efficiently... Verify in situ the efficiency of certain mixes which can be applied in a thin coat so as not to overload the decking. Monitor these thin mixes over time. 2, record 1, English, - thin%20coat%20overlay
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de constr. (Voies de circulation)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- enrobé en couche mince
1, record 1, French, enrob%C3%A9%20en%20couche%20mince
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- enrobé bitumineux en couche mince 2, record 1, French, enrob%C3%A9%20bitumineux%20en%20couche%20mince
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Revêtement utilisé toutes les fois qu'un enduit superficiel s'avère insuffisant ou inadéquat. 1, record 1, French, - enrob%C3%A9%20en%20couche%20mince
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Enrobés bitumineux résistant à la fissuration pour les ponts. [...] Présentement, l'enrobé bitumineux utilisé sur les ponts est le même que celui utilisé sur les routes. Or, ce type d'enrobé fissure assez rapidement et ne permet donc pas de protéger efficacement les tabliers de ponts. [...] Vérifier in situ l'efficacité de certains mélanges qui peuvent être posés en couche mince pour ne pas surcharger le tablier. Assurer le suivi dans le temps de ces mélanges minces. 3, record 1, French, - enrob%C3%A9%20en%20couche%20mince
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le Logik-Mix est un enrobé bitumineux à froid composé d'un liant à base de polymère et d'agrégats fins. Ce mélange contribue à diminuer considérablement la remontée des fissures et à éliminer la réapparition du faïençage et d'autres dégradations de la chaussée. [...] Logik-Mix se pose en couche mince de 10mm et offre une douceur de roulement et une apparence équivalente aux enrobés chauds MB10 et MB6. Il est disponible en sac de 30 kg et en vrac. 4, record 1, French, - enrob%C3%A9%20en%20couche%20mince
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-09-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Road Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- raveling
1, record 2, English, raveling
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ravelling 2, record 2, English, ravelling
correct
- fretting 3, record 2, English, fretting
correct
- surface disintegration 4, record 2, English, surface%20disintegration
correct
- weathering 5, record 2, English, weathering
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Progressive disintegration from the surface downward, or edges inward, by the dislodgement of aggregate particles. 6, record 2, English, - raveling
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bituminous concrete surfaces will ravel if they are deficient in asphalt. The raveling can be corrected by applying a seal coat or overlay of plant-mixed asphaltic concrete. 6, record 2, English, - raveling
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Entretien des routes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arrachement
1, record 2, French, arrachement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- déchaussement 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9chaussement
correct, masculine noun
- désenrobage 3, record 2, French, d%C3%A9senrobage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- désintégration 4, record 2, French, d%C3%A9sint%C3%A9gration
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défaut d'un enduit superficiel dont les gravillons sont détachés sous l'action du trafic et des intempéries. 5, record 2, French, - arrachement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
désenrobage : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 6, record 2, French, - arrachement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mantenimiento de carreteras
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- desintegración de la superficie
1, record 2, Spanish, desintegraci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20superficie
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- descascaramiento 1, record 2, Spanish, descascaramiento
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1987-05-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bituminous overlay 1, record 3, English, bituminous%20overlay
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bituminous concrete pavement placed on an existing pavement. 1, record 3, English, - bituminous%20overlay
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Construction des voies de circulation
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- renforcement bitumineux
1, record 3, French, renforcement%20bitumineux
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaussée en béton bitumineux recouvrant une chaussée existante. 1, record 3, French, - renforcement%20bitumineux
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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