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FACTOR STRUCTURES [6 records]

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Record 1 2025-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
CONT

The construction of knitted structures is characterised by the shape and size of loops, the linear density of the constituent yarns and the type of tricot structure... Other important indices of knitted fabric construction are the cover factor(tightness), stitch density(i. e., wale density, course density and the total number of loops in a measured area of knitted fabric), area density and thickness.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tricot et tissus extensibles
CONT

Au cours de [la] formation seront abordés les points suivants : [...] Définitions et vocabulaire pour décrire la construction d'un tricot (colonne, rangée, serre, jauge) [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-07-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Concrete Construction
  • Strength of Materials
CONT

... although lithium-based admixtures have the potential of controlling expansion due to ASR [alkali-silica reaction] in concrete, the dosage required for efficient control of the reaction is strongly dependent on the nature and reactivity level of the aggregates.

OBS

Alkali-silica reaction... is a common factor in reducing the service life of concrete structures.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bétonnage
  • Résistance des matériaux
CONT

[...] les adjuvants à base de lithium peuvent réduire l'expansion causée par la RSA [réaction silico-alcaline] dans le béton. [La] quantité d'adjuvants nécessaire pour diminuer la réaction dépend largement de la nature et du niveau de réactivité des granulats.

OBS

[La] réaction silico-alcaline (RSA), [...] est l'un des facteurs courants de la réduction de la durée de vie des ouvrages de béton.

OBS

Méthode CSA A23.2-8A : Méthode normalisée d'essai en laboratoire pour démontrer l'efficacité des ajouts cimentaires et des adjuvants chimiques à empêcher la réaction alcalis-silice [RAS] dans le béton.

OBS

CSA: Canadian Standards Association (Association Canadienne de Normalisation).

Spanish

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Record 3 2006-07-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Concrete Preparation and Mixing
CONT

Comparative field and laboratory testing is in progress to investigate the effectiveness of blends of high-calcium fly ash (ASTM Class C) and silica fume in controlling ASR [alkali-silica reaction].

OBS

Alkali-silica reaction... is a common factor in reducing the service life of concrete structures.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fabrication du béton
CONT

[Les chercheurs] effectuent des essais comparatifs sur le terrain et en laboratoire afin de déterminer si des mélanges composés de cendres volantes à haute teneur en calcium (catégorie C de l'ASTM) et de fumées de silice peuvent réduire la RSA [réaction silico-alcaline].

OBS

réaction silico-alcaline: synonyme de réaction alcalis-silice (ou réaction alcali-silice) (RAS).

OBS

cendre volante: terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • cendres volantes

Spanish

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Record 4 1996-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foreign Trade
Key term(s)
  • factor structures

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commerce extérieur
Key term(s)
  • structures factorielles

Spanish

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Record 5 1989-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loans
  • Banking
CONT

... mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers have seen their skill base grow from fixed interest rate formula lending to more complex structures that factor in inflation trends, interest rate indices and the effects of growing budget deficits.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prêts et emprunts
  • Banque

Spanish

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Record 6 1989-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Emergency Management
DEF

The Radiation Protection Survey and Computation(RAPSAC) System is the current method of determining the protection factor category of potential shelter space in existing structures and of evaluating the usability of such space.

OBS

Term officially recognized by the Emergency Preparedness Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Gestion des urgences
DEF

Le système RAPSAC (Radiation Protection Survey and Computation) est la méthode servant à déterminer le nombre de places-abris dans les bâtiments existants et le niveau de protection de ceux-ci. area.

OBS

Terme adopté par le comité d'uniformisation de la protection civile.

Spanish

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