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HAND BUILDING [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-08-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Building Management and Maintenance
- Property Law (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- decommissioning
1, record 1, English, decommissioning
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In real property, the decommissioning of an asset can include the demolition of a building at the end of its useful life. The decommissioning of office space, on the other hand, would consist of the removal of furniture, equipment, and cabling, so that the building can be returned to the landlord. 2, record 1, English, - decommissioning
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion et entretien des immeubles
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- désaffectation
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9saffectation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La désaffectation d'un bien immobilier peut consister à démolir un immeuble à la fin de sa vie utile. En ce qui concerne la désaffectation des bureaux, elle consiste à retirer les meubles, l'équipement et le câblage, afin que l'immeuble puisse revenir au propriétaire. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9saffectation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Prostheses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- arm prosthesis
1, record 2, English, arm%20prosthesis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal hook that opens and closes as two fingers is the most commonly used terminal device and the most efficient. ... This is a metal mechanical hand covered by a rubber glove of a colour similar to that of the patient’s remaining hand. 2, record 2, English, - arm%20prosthesis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Many attempts have been made to use electrical energy as the source of hook or hand control. This is done primarily by building into the arm prosthesis electrodes that are activated by the patient's own muscle contractions. 2, record 2, English, - arm%20prosthesis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prothèses
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- prothèse de bras
1, record 2, French, proth%C3%A8se%20de%20bras
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nomenclature et tarif des prothèses du membre supérieur mues par énergie électrique dites prothèses myoélectriques. Prothèses pour adultes [...]. Prothèse de bras, coude mécanique, avant-bras myoélectrique incluant la main myoélectrique, double emboîture, trois batteries (moulage non compris, chargeur non compris, gant non compris) [...]. 2, record 2, French, - proth%C3%A8se%20de%20bras
Record 2, Key term(s)
- prothèse brachiale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-03-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
- Industrial Design
- Transport of Water (Water Supply)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- water supply and sewerage drawing
1, record 3, English, water%20supply%20and%20sewerage%20drawing
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A drawing showing pipelines which convey a general water supply and a system of sewers and ancillary works. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 1, record 3, English, - water%20supply%20and%20sewerage%20drawing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Training course in design appreciation, detailing and draughting.... Course Contents :-Appreciation of architectural design, design principles and their application;-Building regulation;-Architectural drawings;-Free hand drawings;-Structural drawings;-Internal plumbing drawings;-External water supply and sewerage drawings;-Awareness to electrical drawings;-Building application;-Introduction to basic quantities and estimates. 2, record 3, English, - water%20supply%20and%20sewerage%20drawing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
water supply and sewerage drawing: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - water%20supply%20and%20sewerage%20drawing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dessin architectural et instruments
- Dessin industriel
- Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dessin d'alimentation en eau d'assainissement
1, record 3, French, dessin%20d%27alimentation%20en%20eau%20d%27assainissement
masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dessin représentant les canalisations assurant l'adduction d'eau et un système d'assainissement et d'installations annexes. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 3, French, - dessin%20d%27alimentation%20en%20eau%20d%27assainissement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi n° 98/005 du 14 Avril 1998 [Yaoundé] portant [sur le] régime de l'eau. [...] Article 27 : Les spécifications relatives à la construction, à l'exploitation et à l'entretien des réseaux et installations publics ou privés d'alimentation en eau d'assainissement sont fixées par un décret d'application de la présente loi. 2, record 3, French, - dessin%20d%27alimentation%20en%20eau%20d%27assainissement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dessin d'alimentation en eau d'assainissement : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 3, French, - dessin%20d%27alimentation%20en%20eau%20d%27assainissement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-11-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Building Names
- Legal System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Fauteux Hall
1, record 4, English, Fauteux%20Hall
correct, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
University of Ottawa. Fauteux Hall, home to the Faculty of Law, is linked to Thompson Residence by an elevated pedestrian walkway. The building is named after Gérald Fauteux, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, who turned the sod for the new building in 1972 and was on hand for its inauguration two years later. 1, record 4, English, - Fauteux%20Hall
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms d'édifices et de bâtiments
- Théorie du droit
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Pavillon Fauteux
1, record 4, French, Pavillon%20Fauteux
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le pavillon Fauteux, qui abrite la Faculté de droit, est relié à la résidence Thompson par une passerelle piétonnière. Il porte le nom du très honorable Gérald Fauteux, ancien juge en chef de la Cour suprême du Canada, qui leva la première pelletée de terre du nouvel édifice en 1972 et assista à son inauguration deux ans plus tard. 1, record 4, French, - Pavillon%20Fauteux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-11-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
- Spacecraft
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- accommodation study
1, record 5, English, accommodation%20study
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The structure design is one of the fundamental defining subsystems of the spacecraft, and as such the AMP structure is the baseline structure. This structure presents several challenges to be used on a microsatellite, namely the cost, AIT operations and adaptability to change. Also, the fact that this structure has not flown before, makes it more difficult to predict what are the problems that one might encounter when actually building the spacecraft. On the other hand, this structure allows a generous payload capacity in a low total mass platform. The accommodation study performed, shows that it is possible to fit the mission in the AMP structure... 2, record 5, English, - accommodation%20study
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- étude de logeabilité
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9tude%20de%20logeabilit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- étude d'installation 1, record 5, French, %C3%A9tude%20d%27installation
feminine noun
- étude d'implantation 1, record 5, French, %C3%A9tude%20d%27implantation
feminine noun
- étude d'agencement 1, record 5, French, %C3%A9tude%20d%27agencement
feminine noun
- étude d'emplacement 1, record 5, French, %C3%A9tude%20d%27emplacement
feminine noun
- étude sur les ressources 1, record 5, French, %C3%A9tude%20sur%20les%20ressources
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-09-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Types of Constructed Works
- Architectural Styles
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Red River frame building
1, record 6, English, Red%20River%20frame%20building
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ross House is important because it was the first Post Office in Western Canada.... The construction of Ross House is a prime example of a Red River frame building.... It is made almost entirely of oak timber. All the logs used for construction were hand carved. 1, record 6, English, - Red%20River%20frame%20building
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Red River style of log building construction was one of the original methods used in Canada. The logs were left rounded with notched ends. This type of construction consisted of a basic frame of grooved, vertical, squared posts, mortised and tenoned into sills at their bases or set directly into the ground (in rare, early cases), and at their tips, mortised and tenoned into squared plates. Horizontal, squared timbers were fixed between these posts, with the tenons of the horizontal timbers fitting into the vertical groove of the posts. Roof structures of varying types were built on the wall plates. Red River Frame construction allowed both flexibility and portability. Large buildings could be erected using short logs, and buildings could be easily dismantled, moved and put up elsewhere. For these reasons, Red River Frame was the predominant type of construction used in the Canadian West during the fur trade era. The Red River style of log construction has spread across North America and is currently enjoying new popularity. Red River log construction is yet another Metis contribution to the development of Canada. 2, record 6, English, - Red%20River%20frame%20building
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Buildings constructed before 1870 are of great importance because they recall the Red River Settlement era. They will be either of stone or log construction (the specialized log construction undertaken in Manitoba at this time was called Red River frame construction). 3, record 6, English, - Red%20River%20frame%20building
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Lower Fort Garry is home to several different architectural designs ... Two main techniques used were "colombage pierroté", and Red River frame construction. 4, record 6, English, - Red%20River%20frame%20building
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Types de constructions
- Styles en architecture
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bâtiment à ossature-bois dit de la rivière Rouge
1, record 6, French, b%C3%A2timent%20%C3%A0%20ossature%2Dbois%20dit%20de%20la%20rivi%C3%A8re%20Rouge
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- bâtiment pièce sur pièce à tenon en coulisse typique de la rivière Rouge 1, record 6, French, b%C3%A2timent%20pi%C3%A8ce%20sur%20pi%C3%A8ce%20%C3%A0%20tenon%20en%20coulisse%20typique%20de%20la%20rivi%C3%A8re%20Rouge
proposal, masculine noun
- bâtiment à ossature de bois typique de la rivière Rouge 1, record 6, French, b%C3%A2timent%20%C3%A0%20ossature%20de%20bois%20typique%20de%20la%20rivi%C3%A8re%20Rouge
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bâtissez une maison à ossature de bois typique de la rivière Rouge. 2, record 6, French, - b%C3%A2timent%20%C3%A0%20ossature%2Dbois%20dit%20de%20la%20rivi%C3%A8re%20Rouge
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les immeubles construits avant 1870 sont très importants car ils datent de l'époque de la Colonie de la Rivière-Rouge. Il s'agit de constructions en pierre ou en pièce sur pièce (on appelle pièce sur pièce à tenon en coulisse le type de construction entreprise au Manitoba à cette époque). 3, record 6, French, - b%C3%A2timent%20%C3%A0%20ossature%2Dbois%20dit%20de%20la%20rivi%C3%A8re%20Rouge
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Lower Fort Garry est caractérisé par divers styles architecturaux [...] Plusieurs différentes méthodes de construction furent employées au fort [...] Les deux principales techniques étaient le colombage pierroté et la construction à ossature-bois dite «de la rivière rouge». 4, record 6, French, - b%C3%A2timent%20%C3%A0%20ossature%2Dbois%20dit%20de%20la%20rivi%C3%A8re%20Rouge
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
pièce sur pièce à tenon en coulisse. Il s'agit vraiment ici d'un type local. La diffusion de ce procédé à partir des rives du Saint-Laurent dans le Nord-Ouest canadien notamment au XIX siècle a donné lieu d'ailleurs à diverses désignations dont les plus usuelles sont «Hudson's Bay style», «Red River frame» et «Manitoba frame». 5, record 6, French, - b%C3%A2timent%20%C3%A0%20ossature%2Dbois%20dit%20de%20la%20rivi%C3%A8re%20Rouge
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-12-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Building Ventilation
- Building Management and Maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- building mechanicals
1, record 7, English, building%20mechanicals
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- building services 2, record 7, English, building%20services
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Building mechanicals includes heating/cooling regulators as well as security systems, alarms, and other safety devices. Potentially at-risk items for review are security or mechanical devices that detect motion, sound, light or temperature fluctuations, and emergency control devices that may trigger an automated emergency call (911 or UI Public Safety). Elevators, automated lighting systems, electronic vending machines, keyed access devices or continuous current monitors must also be reviewed for compliance. 3, record 7, English, - building%20mechanicals
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On the other hand, for the air conditioning and ventilating systems, CHIYODA's project team involves an individual building mechanical engineer who is not positioned under the building engineer, but equally positioned. Accordingly the design of building mechanicals such as air conditioning, ventilating, supply and return plumbing of water and other utilities, is advanced coordinated with the building design. 1, record 7, English, - building%20mechanicals
Record 7, Key term(s)
- building mechanics
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Ventilation (Construction)
- Gestion et entretien des immeubles
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mécanique du bâtiment
1, record 7, French, m%C3%A9canique%20du%20b%C3%A2timent
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] ils font appel à des spécialistes qui connaissent tous les systèmes que l'on retrouve dans un bâtiment (climatisation, ventilation, chauffage, réfrigération, régulation, tuyauterie, protection des incendies) et qui savent comment en tirer le maximum, tout en économisant l'énergie. Ces spécialistes sont des techniciens en mécanique du bâtiment. 1, record 7, French, - m%C3%A9canique%20du%20b%C3%A2timent
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-05-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Mining Operations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- lamp room
1, record 8, English, lamp%20room
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- lamproom 2, record 8, English, lamproom
correct
- lamp cabin 1, record 8, English, lamp%20cabin
correct
- lamp station 1, record 8, English, lamp%20station
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A room or building at the surface of a mine, provided for charging, servicing, and issuing all cap, hand, and flame safety lamps held at the mine. 1, record 8, English, - lamp%20room
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- lampisterie
1, record 8, French, lampisterie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Endroit où l'on garde, répare, entretient les lampes d'un établissement, d'une gare, d'une mine. 2, record 8, French, - lampisterie
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les services généraux du jour nécessaires pour faire face aux besoins de l'exploitation peuvent être très nombreux : parc à bois, lampisterie, bains-douches [...] 3, record 8, French, - lampisterie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-12-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Traditional Construction Methods
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- traditional hand method
1, record 9, English, traditional%20hand%20method
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
among the(...) contributing causes to the replacement of traditional hand method by industrialized building systems were the shortage of [skilled craftsmen, the extensive demands for housing units due to bombing destruction ] 1, record 9, English, - traditional%20hand%20method
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de construction classiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- construction traditionnelle
1, record 9, French, construction%20traditionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
la préfabrication nécessite (...) des études plus coûteuses que la construction traditionnelle, des manutentions onéreuses et des assemblages parfois peu économiques. 1, record 9, French, - construction%20traditionnelle
Record 9, Key term(s)
- technique de construction traditionnelle
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-10-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Prefabrication
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- industrialized building system
1, record 10, English, industrialized%20building%20system
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Among the most important contributing causes to the replacement of traditional hand methods by industrialized building systems were the shortage of manpower, especially skilled craftsmen; the extensive demand for housing units due to bombing destruction; the need to reduce costs while erecting buildings rapidly; and the participation of national governments in public housing programs. 1, record 10, English, - industrialized%20building%20system
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See record for the term "industrialized building". 2, record 10, English, - industrialized%20building%20system
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Préfabrication
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- système de préfabrication
1, record 10, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pr%C3%A9fabrication
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- système d'industrialisation 2, record 10, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27industrialisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir les fiches consacrées aux termes "préfabrication" et "industrialisation". 3, record 10, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pr%C3%A9fabrication
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1988-08-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- announcement-bid-selection cycle
1, record 11, English, announcement%2Dbid%2Dselection%20cycle
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When both work-requesting and work-doing procedures are involved in candidate selection and ordering, the candidate-ordering activity resembles the negotiation we see when managers and contractors come together forget some building constructed : the first step is "announcement" by a manager of something that is to be done; next potential contractors evaluate the announcement, and some decide to make a "bid"; with all the bids in hand, the manager makes a "selection". We speak of the announcement-bid-selection cycle. 1, record 11, English, - announcement%2Dbid%2Dselection%20cycle
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cycle annonce-offre-choix
1, record 11, French, cycle%20annonce%2Doffre%2Dchoix
proposal
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1987-01-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- entry weapon
1, record 12, English, entry%20weapon
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A weapon which is carried at the ready when entering a building in a SWAT operation. Usually, it is held in the hand, as opposed to being holstered or slung over the shoulder. 1, record 12, English, - entry%20weapon
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- arme d'irruption
1, record 12, French, arme%20d%27irruption
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1983-04-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- hand building 1, record 13, English, hand%20building
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- façonnage à la main 1, record 13, French, fa%C3%A7onnage%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- hand insulator building 1, record 14, English, hand%20insulator%20building
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- calorifugeur à la main 1, record 14, French, calorifugeur%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(bâtiment) 7-94.20 1, record 14, French, - calorifugeur%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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