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FOUNDATION UNIT [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-05-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Foundation Engineering
- Construction Site Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- foundation drill operator
1, record 1, English, foundation%20drill%20operator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Foundation drill operator... Operates drilling unit, mounted on truck or crawler track, to drill holes for concrete pier footing foundations. 2, record 1, English, - foundation%20drill%20operator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Technique des fondations
- Matériel de chantier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- opérateur d'appareil de forage pour fondations
1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20d%27appareil%20de%20forage%20pour%20fondations
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- opératrice d'appareil de forage pour fondations 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20d%27appareil%20de%20forage%20pour%20fondations
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Técnica de cimientos
- Equipos de construcción
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- operador de máquina perforadora para cimentación
1, record 1, Spanish, operador%20de%20m%C3%A1quina%20perforadora%20para%20cimentaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- operadora de máquina perforadora para cimentación 1, record 1, Spanish, operadora%20de%20m%C3%A1quina%20perforadora%20para%20cimentaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-01-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- suction foundation
1, record 2, English, suction%20foundation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This suction foundation is a base structure in [the] shape of an upside-down teacup. The foundation unit is directly embedded onto the seabed. It is therefore considered that it has a high stability. 2, record 2, English, - suction%20foundation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fondation par succion
1, record 2, French, fondation%20par%20succion
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ancrage sous-marin qui consiste à ficher un caisson cylindrique, à base ouverte, dans le sol sous-marin, puis à y créer une dépression de sorte qu'il s'enfonce plus profondément. 1, record 2, French, - fondation%20par%20succion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La mise en dépression est obtenue par le pompage des fluides contenus dans le caisson. 1, record 2, French, - fondation%20par%20succion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fondation par succion : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 19 septembre 2018. 2, record 2, French, - fondation%20par%20succion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Oil Drilling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- submersible drilling unit
1, record 3, English, submersible%20drilling%20unit
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- submersible drilling rig 2, record 3, English, submersible%20drilling%20rig
correct
- submersible rig 1, record 3, English, submersible%20rig
correct
- submersible barge 1, record 3, English, submersible%20barge
correct
- submersible drilling barge 3, record 3, English, submersible%20drilling%20barge
- swamp barge 1, record 3, English, swamp%20barge
less frequent
- posted barge 1, record 3, English, posted%20barge
less frequent
- submersible 1, record 3, English, submersible
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An offshore drilling structure consisting of a number of compartments that are flooded to cause the structure to submerge and rest on the ocean floor. 4, record 3, English, - submersible%20drilling%20unit
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the submersible drilling unit... is used in shallow waters such as rivers and bays, usually in waters up to 50 feet deep.... The submersible has two hulls. The upper hull... is used to house the crew quarters and equipment, and the drilling is performed through a slot on the stern with a cantilevered structure. The lower hull is the ballast area and is also the foundation used while drilling. The submersible is floated to location like a conventional barge and is then ballasted to rest on the river bottom. 1, record 3, English, - submersible%20drilling%20unit
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- appareil de forage submersible
1, record 3, French, appareil%20de%20forage%20submersible
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- barge de forage submersible 2, record 3, French, barge%20de%20forage%20submersible
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Après avoir essayé la barge de forage submersible, dont la coque peut être complètement immergée, en eau peu profonde, et reposer sur le fond de la mer, la plupart des constructeurs se sont tournés vers la plate-forme mobile munie de trois ou quatre piles escamotables [...] 2, record 3, French, - appareil%20de%20forage%20submersible
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
barge : Plate-forme marine ancrée ou flottante sur laquelle est fixé un derrick pour la prospection pétrolière des fonds marins. 3, record 3, French, - appareil%20de%20forage%20submersible
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-11-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
- Soil Science
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- adfreezing
1, record 4, English, adfreezing
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- frost grip 2, record 4, English, frost%20grip
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The adhesion of soil to a foundation unit resulting from the freezing of soil water. 3, record 4, English, - adfreezing
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Adfreezing is the process that anchors piles or buried foundations in permafrost, so that they can be unaffected by frost heave occurring in the active layer. 4, record 4, English, - adfreezing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des sols
- Science du sol
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- adhérence due au gel
1, record 4, French, adh%C3%A9rence%20due%20au%20gel
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- géli-adhérence 2, record 4, French, g%C3%A9li%2Dadh%C3%A9rence
correct, feminine noun
- adhérence de congélation 3, record 4, French, adh%C3%A9rence%20de%20cong%C3%A9lation
feminine noun
- congélation adhérente 3, record 4, French, cong%C3%A9lation%20adh%C3%A9rente
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Adhérence du sol à un élément de fondation provoquée par le gel de l'eau contenue dans le sol. 4, record 4, French, - adh%C3%A9rence%20due%20au%20gel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica del suelo
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- adherencia por congelamiento
1, record 4, Spanish, adherencia%20por%20congelamiento
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Congelamiento del suelo húmedo que se forma debajo de estructuras y materiales (tales como muros de fundación y materiales aislantes) con el peligro de desplazarlos. 1, record 4, Spanish, - adherencia%20por%20congelamiento
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-09-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- frost jacking
1, record 5, English, frost%20jacking
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- frost-jacking 2, record 5, English, frost%2Djacking
correct
- upfreezing 3, record 5, English, upfreezing
avoid, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cumulative upward displacement of objects embedded in the ground, caused by frost action. 4, record 5, English, - frost%20jacking
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Frost jacking results from basal or vertical freezing pressures acting on the underside of a foundation, structure or object, or from adfreezing of soil to the sides of these objects. The cumulative upward movement over a period of time(one or several freeze-thaw cycles) may result in the foundation unit or object being ejected from the ground. 5, record 5, English, - frost%20jacking
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Frost-jacking - When heaving occurs ..., if a structure imbedded in the ground is not properly anchored to resist such movement, the structure will be forced upward along with the ground surface. In most cases, the structure does not return to its original position when the active layer thaws during the following summer. The net upward movement is called "jacking." This phenomenon can occur whenever there is seasonal freezing and thawing of the active layer, and is not limited to permafrost areas. 2, record 5, English, - frost%20jacking
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Fence posts and utility poles or towers are commonly affected, and both deep (pile) and shallow (post) foundations (e.g., used for bridges, wharves, unheated or lightweight buildings) have been seriously affected by frost jacking. 5, record 5, English, - frost%20jacking
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
upfreezing: Synonym: (not recommended). 5, record 5, English, - frost%20jacking
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- éjection gélivale
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9jection%20g%C3%A9livale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
éjection gélivale (frost jacking) : Le substantif éjection suppose un mouvement rapide, une expulsion, une projection, ce qui n'est pas le cas. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9jection%20g%C3%A9livale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-09-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Urban Sociology
- Urban Planning
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- neighborhood unit
1, record 6, English, neighborhood%20unit
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- neighbourhood unit 2, record 6, English, neighbourhood%20unit
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The neighborhood unit was designed to support 6,125 residents or 1,241 families. The spatial unit is centered on an elementary school as well as small parks and playgrounds. At 160 acres, the neighborhood radius is one-quarter of a mile or a 5-minute walking distance. Heavy through-traffic is confined to major arterials at the edges of the neighborhood and an internal street system accommodates local traffic. Local shops are also located at the periphery of the unit. These are the principles for a low-cost suburban development. 1, record 6, English, - neighborhood%20unit
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The concept of a neighborhood unit was developed by Clarence Perry(Housing for the Machine Age, New York : Russell age foundation, 1939) to encourage community sensibilities within a defined residential area by providing schools, shops and other community facilities within easy walking distance. 1, record 6, English, - neighborhood%20unit
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Neighborhood unit" is an ideological concept related to the "New Town" idea and seems to be a more specific and structured concept than the one designed by the term "neighborhood" itself. 2, record 6, English, - neighborhood%20unit
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie urbaine
- Aménagement urbain
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- unité de voisinage
1, record 6, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20voisinage
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cluster conduit à la recherche de ce qu'on a appelé ensuite l'unité de voisinage, c'est-à-dire les modes et échelles de groupement de l'habitat en système communautaire vivant, plutôt qu'en addition quantitative illimitée. 1, record 6, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20voisinage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'«unité de voisinage» est un concept idéologique qui s'apparente à ceux véhiculés par la «ville nouvelle» et semble se distinguer de la notion de «voisinage» par une organisation beaucoup plus structurée. 2, record 6, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20voisinage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La rue collectrice est au pourtour de l'unité et les habitations les plus éloignées sont à distance de marche du centre. 3, record 6, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20voisinage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología urbana
- Planificación urbana
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- unidad vecinal
1, record 6, Spanish, unidad%20vecinal
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-04-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- condensation pan
1, record 7, English, condensation%20pan
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- base pan 2, record 7, English, base%20pan
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The foundation for this [air conditioning] unit's toughness is our rugged base pan made from a rust-proof, composite material. Because it doesn’t rust, this high-tech base pan provides rust protection for the unit and, in the case of a rooftop installation, your roof. The base pan also features a sloped design with an integrated drain that minimizes standing water to reduce the potential for mold and bacteria growth. 3, record 7, English, - condensation%20pan
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- bac de condensation
1, record 7, French, bac%20de%20condensation
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Profond bac de condensation monopièce prévenant les fuites d'eau et facilitant l'entretien. 1, record 7, French, - bac%20de%20condensation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-07-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Taxation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Tax Incentives for Foreign Direct Investment -- Empirical Evidence on Effects and Alternative Policy Options
1, record 8, English, Tax%20Incentives%20for%20Foreign%20Direct%20Investment%20%2D%2D%20Empirical%20Evidence%20on%20Effects%20and%20Alternative%20Policy%20Options
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A paper prepared for the Canadian Tax Foundation--Tax Policy Conference "Mapping the Road to Canada's Competitiveness-Lower Taxes or Better Taxes?", Ottawa, 3-4 February, 2000. Presented by W. Steven Clark, Tax Analysis Unit, Fiscal Affairs. 1, record 8, English, - Tax%20Incentives%20for%20Foreign%20Direct%20Investment%20%2D%2D%20Empirical%20Evidence%20on%20Effects%20and%20Alternative%20Policy%20Options
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Fiscalité
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Tax Incentives for Foreign Direct Investment -- Empirical Evidence on Effects and Alternative Policy Options
1, record 8, French, Tax%20Incentives%20for%20Foreign%20Direct%20Investment%20%2D%2D%20Empirical%20Evidence%20on%20Effects%20and%20Alternative%20Policy%20Options
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l'Association canadienne d'études fiscales. Document présenté à l'Association canadienne d'études fiscales,Ottawa, 3 et 4 février 2000. Présenté par W. Steven Clark, Unité des analyses fiscales, Division des affaires fiscales, de l'OCDE. 1, record 8, French, - Tax%20Incentives%20for%20Foreign%20Direct%20Investment%20%2D%2D%20Empirical%20Evidence%20on%20Effects%20and%20Alternative%20Policy%20Options
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-06-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Foundation Engineering
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- foundation unit
1, record 9, English, foundation%20unit
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- foundation element 2, record 9, English, foundation%20element
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... one of the structural members of the foundation of a building such as a footing, slab, raft, pile, pier, foundation wall or retaining wall. 3, record 9, English, - foundation%20unit
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Technique des fondations
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- élément de fondation
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20fondation
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- organe de fondation 2, record 9, French, organe%20de%20fondation
correct, masculine noun
- corps de fondation 3, record 9, French, corps%20de%20fondation
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Semelle : Maçonnerie. Élément de fondation répartissant les charges sur le sol (semelle de répartition). 4, record 9, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20fondation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les questions abordés ici ne concernent que la détermination ou la justification des éléments de fondations en tant qu'éléments de béton armé. 5, record 9, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20fondation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Soit un organe de fondation, un pieu par exemple, dont le volume V, limité par la surface S, est établi au sein d'un massif de terre. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20fondation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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