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HEAPED CAPACITY [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-09-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Concrete Facilities and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aggregate bin
1, record 1, English, aggregate%20bin
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The versatile batch plant can be set up on the job site in approximately 1 hour and is ideal for batching ready mix trucks. With a 225 barrel silo and 4 yard aggregate bin, this system is capable of producing 45 yards of material per hour. 2, record 1, English, - aggregate%20bin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Series I plants include either one or two cold feed bins mounted on the drum frame. The bins may be split with twin gates to allow proportioning of up to four materials. Each compartment is constructed from 1/4"(6. 35 mm) thick steel plate and has a 8’(2. 44 m) X 10’(3. 05 m) top opening with an approximate 15 ton(13. 5 MT) heaped capacity [based on 100lb/cu. ft. material]. Top lip and bin midsection are heavily reinforced with 3/8"(9. 52 mm) thick bent steel plate for added strength and durability. Bin bottoms are designed with tapered openings to minimize bridging and reduce aggregate drag on feeder sides. Easily adjustable heavy rubber flashing is provided to prevent leakage between bin walls and belt feeder. 3, record 1, English, - aggregate%20bin
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et installations (Bétonnage)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trémie doseuse
1, record 1, French, tr%C3%A9mie%20doseuse
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- benne doseuse 2, record 1, French, benne%20doseuse
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif en forme d'entonnoir où se fait le mélange des quantités désirées de diverses grosseurs d'agrégats. 1, record 1, French, - tr%C3%A9mie%20doseuse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Estimating (Construction)
- Earthmoving
- Road Construction Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- heaped capacity
1, record 2, English, heaped%20capacity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heaped capacity is determined by just how much material can actually be heaped above the bowl. This may depend on the material being loaded and its ability to remain without spillage. 2, record 2, English, - heaped%20capacity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation et estimation (Construction)
- Terrassement
- Matériel de constr. (Voies de circulation)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- capacité nominale
1, record 2, French, capacit%C3%A9%20nominale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- capacité avec chapeau 2, record 2, French, capacit%C3%A9%20avec%20chapeau
correct, feminine noun
- capacité pratique 3, record 2, French, capacit%C3%A9%20pratique
correct, feminine noun
- capacité à refus 4, record 2, French, capacit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20refus
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] volume géométrique du contenu, à ras bord, auquel on ajoute le chapeau. 2, record 2, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20nominale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1995-11-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Estimating (Construction)
- Earthmoving
- Road Construction Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- capacity
1, record 3, English, capacity
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- scraper capacity 2, record 3, English, scraper%20capacity
correct
- scraper bowl capacity 3, record 3, English, scraper%20bowl%20capacity
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Capacities of these machines [scrapers] run upward of 50 cu yd carried in the bowl. This capacity may be specified as struck as heaped. 1, record 3, English, - capacity
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation et estimation (Construction)
- Terrassement
- Matériel de constr. (Voies de circulation)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capacité de benne
1, record 3, French, capacit%C3%A9%20de%20benne
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- capacité 2, record 3, French, capacit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Capacité de benne [scraper ou décapeuse] [...] 3, record 3, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20de%20benne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capacité de bennes. On distingue la capacité «ras» et la capacité pratique [...] 4, record 3, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20de%20benne
Record 3, Key term(s)
- capacité de scraper
- capacité de décapeuse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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