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COMPOSITE METHOD [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-01-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Earthmoving
- Foundation Engineering
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
- Technical Textiles
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Sandwick drain
1, record 1, English, Sandwick%20drain
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sandwick 1, record 1, English, sandwick
correct
- Sandwick 2, record 1, English, Sandwick
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A special type of prefabricated vertical drain.... This is in fact a combination of a geotextile and a sand drain. The drain is composed of a filter casing, and a stiffening of geotextile (diameter 60 mm) which is filled up with coarse sand. 1, record 1, English, - Sandwick%20drain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The application of geotextiles for prefabricated drains. Until the seventies, vertical drainage systems were mainly being applied in the form of sand drains. This method consisted of forming holes in the ground by means of water jets in combination with drills or bailers, until the desired depth was reached. These holes were then filled with sand..... Nowadays there are many brands and types of drains available. These can be roughly divided into the following groups : Non-woven drains.... Composite drains.... Sandwick drains, 1, record 1, English, - Sandwick%20drain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "Sandwick" appears to be at least originally a trade name. 3, record 1, English, - Sandwick%20drain
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Terrassement
- Technique des fondations
- Mécanique des sols
- Textiles techniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- drain préfabriqué Sandwick
1, record 1, French, drain%20pr%C3%A9fabriqu%C3%A9%20Sandwick
proposal, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- drain vertical préfabriqué Sandwick 2, record 1, French, drain%20vertical%20pr%C3%A9fabriqu%C3%A9%20Sandwick
proposal, masculine noun
- drain vertical Sandwick 1, record 1, French, drain%20vertical%20Sandwick
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On peut [...] assimiler un géotextile à un drain capable de dissiper les pressions interstitielles, de collecter et de conduire le fluide vers un exutoire. Cette capacité à remplir efficacement le rôle de drain sera d'autant plus grande que la transmissivité du géotextile sera élevée. La fonction drain est particulièrement intéressante, car les géotextiles se présentent sous forme de nappes; leur surface de contact est importante, et par conséquent leur possibilité de captage d'eau est grande. 3, record 1, French, - drain%20pr%C3%A9fabriqu%C3%A9%20Sandwick
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Drainage vertical de consolidation [...] pour permettre la circulation des engins de chantier, on créera une plate-forme en sable ou en grave [...] après avoir posé si nécessaire et préalablement un géotextile, de préférence fin pour faciliter sa perforation lors de la mise en œuvre des drains verticaux. 3, record 1, French, - drain%20pr%C3%A9fabriqu%C3%A9%20Sandwick
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- alpha-mosaic videotex
1, record 2, English, alpha%2Dmosaic%20videotex
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- alphamosaic videotex 2, record 2, English, alphamosaic%20videotex
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A kind of videotex using a method of display of graphics which are presented as a composite mosaic of small rectangles(ch. STEEP, 1987, p. 346). 3, record 2, English, - alpha%2Dmosaic%20videotex
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vidéotex alphamosaïque
1, record 2, French, vid%C3%A9otex%20alphamosa%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(L'ensemble des lettres, accents et signes divers utilisés dans les langues parlées et écrites en Europe occidentale [en excluant le grec et les langes cyrilliques]), appelé vidéotex alphamosaïque, constitue la norme Antiope-Teletel, qui date de 1978. 2, record 2, French, - vid%C3%A9otex%20alphamosa%C3%AFque
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Light Metals
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- light metal
1, record 3, English, light%20metal
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the low-density metals, such as aluminum, magnesium, titanium, beryllium, or their alloys. 2, record 3, English, - light%20metal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is well known that many metals, particularly the light metals such as aluminum, magnesium and their alloys, have relatively low strength properties.... One method to compensate for the lack of strength [of such] materials is through the addition of a reinforcing material to form a metal matrix composite. 3, record 3, English, - light%20metal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Métaux légers
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- métal léger
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9tal%20l%C3%A9ger
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est clairement établi que de nombreux métaux, particulièrement les métaux légers comme l'aluminium et le magnésium et leurs alliages, ont une résistance mécanique relativement faible. [...] Une des méthodes qui permet de compenser la faible résistance d'un matériau consiste à y ajouter un matériau de renforcement afin d'obtenir un composite à matrice métallique. 2, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9tal%20l%C3%A9ger
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metales ligeros
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- metal ligero
1, record 3, Spanish, metal%20ligero
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-10-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Conservative Dentistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- extracoronal splinting
1, record 4, English, extracoronal%20splinting
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extracoronal Splinting. The simplest way to connect teeth to each other is the classic bonding method. The enamel surface of the tooth is etched, most commonly with a 37% solution of phosphoric acid. Composite resin can then be bonded to the etched surface and used to rigidly connect the teeth to each other. 1, record 4, English, - extracoronal%20splinting
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Splinting teeth to each other allows weakened teeth to gain support from neighbouring ones. When used to connect periodontally compromised teeth, splinting can increase patient comfort during chewing. Connecting multiple teeth also increases support when the teeth are used as abutments for a precision attached partial denture. 1, record 4, English, - extracoronal%20splinting
Record 4, Key term(s)
- extra-coronal splinting
- extra coronal splinting
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie conservatrice
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- jumelage extracoronaire
1, record 4, French, jumelage%20extracoronaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jumelage réalisé en collant une attelle sur les surfaces externes des dents, généralement sur les surfaces linguales. 1, record 4, French, - jumelage%20extracoronaire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le jumelage extracoronaire permet de jumeler ensemble des dents que l'on veut garder intactes. 1, record 4, French, - jumelage%20extracoronaire
Record 4, Key term(s)
- jumelage extra-coronaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-09-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Physics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- basket 1, record 5, English, basket
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A composite material comprising a pure copper or dispersion strengthened copper matrix and a boron rich species, such as, but not limited to, elemental boron or boron carbide, for use in the fabrication of baskets that support spent nuclear fuel in nuclear waste containers. A method for manufacturing the composite material using powder metallurgy and hot extrusion. 1, record 5, English, - basket
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Physique nucléaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- panier
1, record 5, French, panier
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Structure métallique permettant la manutention de matières radioactives et satisfaisant à des exigences spécifiques de sûreté nucléaire. 1, record 5, French, - panier
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-10-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Financial Accounting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- composite depreciation
1, record 6, English, composite%20depreciation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- composite life depreciation 1, record 6, English, composite%20life%20depreciation
correct
- composite life method 1, record 6, English, composite%20life%20method
correct
- composite method 1, record 6, English, composite%20method
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité générale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- amortissement par classes hétérogènes
1, record 6, French, amortissement%20par%20classes%20h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rog%C3%A8nes
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- amortissement par classes hétérogènes d'actifs 1, record 6, French, amortissement%20par%20classes%20h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rog%C3%A8nes%20d%27actifs
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode qui consiste à calculer la dotation aux amortissements pour un ensemble de biens de nature variée et dont la durée de vie utile diffère sensiblement, plutôt que pour chacun de ces biens pris individuellement. 1, record 6, French, - amortissement%20par%20classes%20h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rog%C3%A8nes
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette méthode n'est pas autorisée en France. 1, record 6, French, - amortissement%20par%20classes%20h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rog%C3%A8nes
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-07-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- etchant solution
1, record 7, English, etchant%20solution
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the preparation of teeth for conventional dental composite bonded restorations, pit and fissure sealants, cementation of prosthetic restorations, porcelain veneers, and bonding of orthodontic appliances, it is necessary to prepare the desired tooth surface. The standard method is a technique whereby the cleaned and dried tooth surface is treated with an acidic etchant solution or gel. Application of the etchant for a short period of time(approximately one minute) on the tooth surface to be treated, followed by a thorough water rinse and air drying, produces a selective dissolution of the tooth surface to promote an effective bond with the subsequently applied restorative bonding agent or materials. The acid removes calcium salts which increases the size and number of the microspaces. The bonding agent fills these "tags" and is then polymerized to produce the mechanical interlocking of resin to tooth. 1, record 7, English, - etchant%20solution
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- solution de mordançage
1, record 7, French, solution%20de%20mordan%C3%A7age
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mordançage permet de réparer rapidement et sans douleur les dents. On applique sur la dent du plastique en pâte, appelé résine composite, qui durcit à la lumière. [...] La procédure : Étape 1 : Votre dentiste applique sur la dent une légère solution de mordançage qui rendra l'émail rugueux et facilitera l'adhésion de la résine composite. Étape 2 : Il mélange la résine composite et la teint pour marier la couleur naturelle des dents. Étape 3 : Il applique la résine composite en plusieurs couches. Étape 4 : Chaque couche est durcie (ou polymérisée) à la lumière au fur et à mesure des applications. Étape 5 : Quand la dernière couche a durci, la résine est modelée et polie pour que la dent retrouve son apparence naturelle. 1, record 7, French, - solution%20de%20mordan%C3%A7age
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-05-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
- Commercial Utilization (Oil and Natural Gas)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- consolidated tailing
1, record 8, English, consolidated%20tailing
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CT 1, record 8, English, CT
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- composite tailing 1, record 8, English, composite%20tailing
correct
- CT 1, record 8, English, CT
correct
- CT 1, record 8, English, CT
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Recent research into reclamation options which could result in a dry landscape has resulted in the development of a treatment method which involves adding gypsum to a fine-enriched tailings slurry. Consolidated or composite tailings(CT) are a combination of coarse tailings(sand), mature fine tailings(silts and clay) and gypsum which results in a mixture that will not separate into the sand and clay components, but will quickly consolidate to release water(less than one year). 1, record 8, English, - consolidated%20tailing
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term usually used in the plural. 1, record 8, English, - consolidated%20tailing
Record 8, Key term(s)
- consolidated tailings
- composite tailings
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
- Exploitation commerciale (Pétrole et gaz naturel)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- résidu composite
1, record 8, French, r%C3%A9sidu%20composite
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les recherches récentes sur les méthodes de remise en état par assèchement ont abouti à un traitement dans lequel du gypse est ajouté à une boue de résidus fins enrichis. Les résidus composites (RC) sont des combinaisons de résidus grossiers (du sable), de résidus fins mûrs (du limon et de l'argile) et de gypse formant un mélange dans lequel le sable et l'argile ne se séparent pas, mais qui se solidifie rapidement en libérant son eau (en moins d'un an). 1, record 8, French, - r%C3%A9sidu%20composite
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 1, record 8, French, - r%C3%A9sidu%20composite
Record 8, Key term(s)
- résidus composites
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-07-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
- Government Accounting
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- composite asset
1, record 9, English, composite%20asset
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Collection of unique capital assets which form an identifiable functional unit. The component unique assets need not have the same estimated useful life. In the case of buildings, however, PWGSC [Public Works and Government Services Canada] will apply the whole asset method and value a building as one unique asset or composite asset with a single estimated useful life. 2, record 9, English, - composite%20asset
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
- Comptabilité publique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bien hétérogène
1, record 9, French, bien%20h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rog%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble d'immobilisations uniques qui, ensemble, forment une unité fonctionnelle reconnaissable. Il n'est pas nécessaire que les actifs uniques qui la composent aient la même vie utile estimative. TPSGC [Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada] va toutefois appliquer aux bâtiments la méthode des biens homogènes et les évaluer comme un seul actif, ou bien hétérogène, ayant une seule vie utile estimative. 2, record 9, French, - bien%20h%C3%A9t%C3%A9rog%C3%A8ne
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-06-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Fire, Accidents, Miscellaneous Risks (Insur.)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- composite method 1, record 10, English, composite%20method
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The composite method estimates the lifetime duration of a claim using temporary compensation days paid during the reporting period, with minimum reporting delay. 1, record 10, English, - composite%20method
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Incendies, accidents et risques divers (Assur.)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- méthode composite
1, record 10, French, m%C3%A9thode%20composite
proposal, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme déjà entendu par les statisticiens à la Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail du Québec. 1, record 10, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20composite
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-03-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Earthmoving
- Foundation Engineering
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
- Technical Textiles
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- prefabricated drain
1, record 11, English, prefabricated%20drain
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The application of geotextiles for prefabricated drains. Until the seventies, vertical drainage systems were mainly being applied in the form of sand drains. This method consisted of forming holes in the ground by means of water jets in combination with drills or bailers, until the desired depth was reached. These holes were then filled with sand.... Nowadays there are many brands and types of drains available. These can be roughly divided into the following groups : Non-woven drains.... Composite drains.... Sandwick drains. A special type of prefabricated drain is what is referred to as the Sandwick drain. This is in fact a combination of a geotextile and a sand drain. The drain is composed of a filter casing, and a stiffening of geotextile... which is filled up with coarse sand. 1, record 11, English, - prefabricated%20drain
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Terrassement
- Technique des fondations
- Mécanique des sols
- Textiles techniques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- drain préfabriqué
1, record 11, French, drain%20pr%C3%A9fabriqu%C3%A9
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On peut [...] assimiler un géotextile à un drain capable de dissiper les pressions interstitielles, de collecter et de conduire le fluide vers un exutoire. Cette capacité à remplir efficacement le rôle de drain sera d'autant plus grande que la transmissivité du géotextile sera élevée. La fonction drain est particulièrement intéressante, car les géotextiles se présentent sous forme de nappes; leur surface de contact est importante, et par conséquent leur possibilité de captage d'eau est grande. 2, record 11, French, - drain%20pr%C3%A9fabriqu%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-08-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- A and B editing
1, record 12, English, A%20and%20B%20editing
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- A and B rolling 2, record 12, English, A%20and%20B%20rolling
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of editing and subsequently printing the picture information from two separate rolls of 16mm film to produce a composite print. Arranged and spliced together by the film editor in checkerboard fashion, the picture information in each roll, the A and the B, is reexposed by the laboratory on raw stock, thus producing a composite on one length of film. 1, record 12, English, - A%20and%20B%20editing
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- montage A et B
1, record 12, French, montage%20A%20et%20B
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Montage qui s'effectue de la manière suivante : au lieu de monter les différents plans dont se compose l'original en une seule bande, ainsi que cela se fait normalement, on monte les plans en deux bandes en collant, alternativement, les plans sur une bande puis sur l'autre. On obtient ainsi une bande A comportant tous les plans impairs et une bande B comportant tous les plans pairs. Sur chacune des bandes, la longueur correspondant aux plans manquants est remplacée par de l'amorce opaque. 1, record 12, French, - montage%20A%20et%20B
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1981-08-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Conductivity and Superconductivity (Electricity)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- thermo-optical protective property 1, record 13, English, thermo%2Doptical%20protective%20property
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electrical conductivity tends to be associated with thermal conductivity and an important feature of this new composite material is that a method has been devised of inhibiting the build-up of high voltage surface charges without reducing the thermo-optical protective properties of the material to any significant extent. 1, record 13, English, - thermo%2Doptical%20protective%20property
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Conductivité et supraconductivité (Électricité)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- propriété de protection thermo-optique
1, record 13, French, propri%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20de%20protection%20thermo%2Doptique
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La conductivité électrique va généralement de pair avec la conductivité thermique; un grand avantage de ce nouveau matériau composite est d'empêcher l'accumulation de charges superficielles à potentiel élevé, sans toutefois réduire sensiblement les propriétés de protection thermo-optique. 1, record 13, French, - propri%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20de%20protection%20thermo%2Doptique
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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