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FLOODPROOFING [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Emergency Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- floodproofing
1, record 1, English, floodproofing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- flood-proofing 2, record 1, English, flood%2Dproofing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a means of protecting individual structures in the flood fringe from damage. 3, record 1, English, - floodproofing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tsunamis cannot be prevented, but the damage they cause can be reduced through a variety of nonstructural and structural measures, including zoning, property relocation, emergency preparedness, public education, dyking, barrier construction, floodproofing, and tsunami-resistant construction. 4, record 1, English, - floodproofing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- protection contre les inondations
1, record 1, French, protection%20contre%20les%20inondations
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si l'on ne peut pas empêcher la formation de tsunamis, on peut en réduire les dégâts en prenant diverses mesures structurelles et non structurelles, dont le zonage, la relocalisation des biens, les mesures d'urgence, la sensibilisation du public, la protection contre les inondations et la construction de digues, de barrages et de structures pouvant résister aux tsunamis. 2, record 1, French, - protection%20contre%20les%20inondations
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-06-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Emergency Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wet floodproofing
1, record 2, English, wet%20floodproofing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- wet flood-proofing 2, record 2, English, wet%20flood%2Dproofing
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the deliberate flooding of a structure to balance the water pressure on the interior and exterior walls and floors ... 1, record 2, English, - wet%20floodproofing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- protection contre les inondations par voie humide
1, record 2, French, protection%20contre%20les%20inondations%20par%20voie%20humide
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-06-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Emergency Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dry floodproofing
1, record 3, English, dry%20floodproofing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- dry flood-proofing 2, record 3, English, dry%20flood%2Dproofing
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The goal of dry floodproofing is to prevent water from entering the building in the first place. This is mainly accomplished by applying waterproof coatings to walls and floors. 1, record 3, English, - dry%20floodproofing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- protection contre les inondations à sec
1, record 3, French, protection%20contre%20les%20inondations%20%C3%A0%20sec
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'objectif de la protection contre les inondations à sec est d'empêcher l'eau de pénétrer dans le bâtiment. On y parvient principalement en appliquant des revêtements imperméables sur les murs et les sols. 1, record 3, French, - protection%20contre%20les%20inondations%20%C3%A0%20sec
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-10-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- floodproofing device
1, record 4, English, floodproofing%20device
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If your home drainage system or the neighbourhood's drainage system overloads, you may still be able to prevent rain water and sewage from backing up into your basement by installing one or more floodproofing devices, such as sump pumps or back flow valves. 1, record 4, English, - floodproofing%20device
Record 4, Key term(s)
- flood-proofing device
- flood proofing device
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de protection contre les inondations
1, record 4, French, dispositif%20de%20protection%20contre%20les%20inondations
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si votre installation d'égout ou celle de votre voisin refoule, vous pourrez peut-être empêcher les eaux pluviales et d'égout de refouler dans votre sous-sol en posant un ou plusieurs dispositifs de protection contre les inondations, comme les pompes de puisard ou les clapets antiretour. 1, record 4, French, - dispositif%20de%20protection%20contre%20les%20inondations
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1988-02-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Foundation Waterproofing
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- floodproofing method
1, record 5, English, floodproofing%20method
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are many floodproofing methods. Buildings may be elevated on posts or piers, or by adding landfill. Floodwalls or ring dykes can protect groups of buildings. Special design can allow some basement flooding, to equalize water pressure on foundation walls. [Source : A brochure on floods by Environment Canada. ] 1, record 5, English, - floodproofing%20method
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Étanchements (Fondations)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- méthode de défense contre les crues
1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20contre%20les%20crues
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- méthode de défense contre les inondations 2, record 5, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20contre%20les%20inondations
feminine noun
- méthode de protection contre les inondations 2, record 5, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20protection%20contre%20les%20inondations
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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