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HORIZONTAL SPREADING [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-08-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Collaboration with the FAO
- Commercial Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pony board
1, record 1, English, pony%20board
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- danleno board 1, record 1, English, danleno%20board
correct
- dan leno board 2, record 1, English, dan%20leno%20board
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... it was found that with the heavy bottom trawls used in the fisheries of the northern seas, it was helpful if the danleno or butterfly was replaced by another smaller lateral otter board : the so-called pony board, sometimes also called danleno board. This supported the horizontal spreading of the net opening. 1, record 1, English, - pony%20board
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Collaboration avec la FAO
- Pêche commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poney
1, record 1, French, poney
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le guindineau est parfois remplacé par un poney, sorte de petit panneau divergent dont l'arrière est rehaussé et qui permet d'améliorer l'écartement du chalut et l'ouverture horizontale de la ligne de sphères. 2, record 1, French, - poney
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-07-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- urban scattering
1, record 2, English, urban%20scattering
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thinking about the city in two dimensions means a horizontal spreading of the urban mass, an estrangement of the functions and a loss of social cohesion. The urban scattering creates a waste of energy, space, and resources. The compact urban planning in three dimensions, such as the skyscraper, may offer a solution to these problems. 2, record 2, English, - urban%20scattering
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du territoire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mitage
1, record 2, French, mitage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- grignotage 2, record 2, French, grignotage
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prolifération non maîtrisée de constructions en milieu rural ou périurbain. 3, record 2, French, - mitage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On parle également de mitage pour marquer le fait que ce phénomène [d'étalement urbain] est insidieux : une maison apparaît, puis une autre, puis un lotissement est construit, puis d'autres constructions. Le paysage perd ainsi progressivement son caractère rural au profit d'une coexistence de zones vertes et de zones construites comportant une faible densité de bâtiments et de services collectifs. 2, record 2, French, - mitage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mitage : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 21 octobre 2004. 4, record 2, French, - mitage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-04-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Finish Carpentry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- trestle
1, record 3, English, trestle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A frame consisting of a horizontal beam fastened to two pairs of spreading legs, used to support planks to form a table, platform, etc. 2, record 3, English, - trestle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Menuiserie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tréteau
1, record 3, French, tr%C3%A9teau
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chevalet à pieds inclinés et entretoisés, utilisé comme support de table de travail, d'établi léger ou d'échafaudage de faible hauteur. 2, record 3, French, - tr%C3%A9teau
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Des tréteaux sont aussi utilisés comme supports des étalements dits chevalements. 2, record 3, French, - tr%C3%A9teau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- belly-to-earth
1, record 4, English, belly%2Dto%2Dearth
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- stable spread position 2, record 4, English, stable%20spread%20position
correct
- full spread stable position 3, record 4, English, full%20spread%20stable%20position
correct
- RW stable 4, record 4, English, RW%20stable
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Standard horizontal position in traditional parachuting and formation flying. By arching your back and spreading the arms and legs, you will automatically turn belly down in freefall(kind of like a badminton [bird]. 1, record 4, English, - belly%2Dto%2Dearth
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Stable Spread Position. The first and most important prerequisite is that the jumper be able to see the ground. Hence the body should be in a face down attitude. This is achieved by a "spread eagle" position. In this position the head is thrown back, eyes kept lowered to the horizon, chest raised and arms fully spread. The back is arched and legs comfortably spread apart with bend in the knees. 2, record 4, English, - belly%2Dto%2Dearth
Record 4, Key term(s)
- relative work stable position
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- position de base
1, record 4, French, position%20de%20base
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- position école 2, record 4, French, position%20%C3%A9cole
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En position école ou de base, le corps est stable parce que cambré. Sa configuration de léger entonnoir place le centre de gravité au niveau du sternum. [...] Les membres représentent les surfaces portantes. 2, record 4, French, - position%20de%20base
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La position de base de chute libre est la suivante : Le dos arqué, le bassin vers l'avant, la tête vers l'arrière, les bras à 90 degrés et les jambes fléchies. En adoptant cette position, le parachutiste descendra en faisant face au sol, tout en étant stable. 3, record 4, French, - position%20de%20base
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-09-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Modelling (Mathematics)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dynamic collapse
1, record 5, English, dynamic%20collapse
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The model recognizes two phases of dispersion: convective particle descent (the discharged dredged material settles as a sinking jet), and dynamic collapse (dispersal of initial energy causes the plume to extend and diffusion is no longer governed by the intrinsic settling velocity of the particles and hydrodynamic conditions). 2, record 5, English, - dynamic%20collapse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dynamic collapse. The cloud hits the sea floor or reaches a depth where its buoyancy becomes neutral and horizontal spreading dominates... 3, record 5, English, - dynamic%20collapse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
In either case, vertical motion is arrested and horizontal spreading begins. This is called dynamic collapse. 3, record 5, English, - dynamic%20collapse
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rupture de la dynamique
1, record 5, French, rupture%20de%20la%20dynamique
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deux phases de dispersion sont identifiées dans ce modèle : la phase de descente convective des particules, où la dynamique est principalement régie par la puissance de pénétration du jet d'eaux chargées de sédiments, et la phase de rupture de la dynamique, où la dispersion de l'énergie initiale entraîne un allongement du nuage de particules et où la diffusion n'est plus commandée que par la vitesse de sédimentation intrinsèque des particules ainsi que par les conditions hydrodynamiques du milieu. 2, record 5, French, - rupture%20de%20la%20dynamique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] le collapse dynamique qui se produit lorsque le nuage percute le fond ou lorsqu'il arrive à une profondeur ou sa flottaison devient neutre, et que la dispersion horizontale devient importante; [...] 3, record 5, French, - rupture%20de%20la%20dynamique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
À ce moment, la descente cesse et un étalement horizontal débute. C'est ce qu'on appelle le collapse dynamique. 3, record 5, French, - rupture%20de%20la%20dynamique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-08-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Modelling (Mathematics)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ambient turbulence
1, record 6, English, ambient%20turbulence
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ambient turbulence also affects horizontal spreading. 1, record 6, English, - ambient%20turbulence
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- turbulence du milieu
1, record 6, French, turbulence%20du%20milieu
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La turbulence du milieu affecte également l'étalement horizontal. 1, record 6, French, - turbulence%20du%20milieu
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-08-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Modelling (Mathematics)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Water Pollution
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- horizontal spreading 1, record 7, English, horizontal%20spreading
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- horizontal diffusion 1, record 7, English, horizontal%20diffusion
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... Dynamic collapse. The cloud hits the sea floor or reaches a depth where its buoyancy becomes neutral and horizontal spreading dominates... 1, record 7, English, - horizontal%20spreading
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- dispersion horizontale
1, record 7, French, dispersion%20horizontale
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- étalement horizontal 1, record 7, French, %C3%A9talement%20horizontal
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le collapse dynamique qui se produit lorsque le nuage percute le fond ou lorsqu'il arrive à une profondeur ou sa flottaison devient neutre, et que la dispersion horizontale devient importante; [...] 1, record 7, French, - dispersion%20horizontale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-08-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Modelling (Mathematics)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Waste Management
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- STFATE
1, record 8, English, STFATE
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- STFATE model 1, record 8, English, STFATE%20model
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
STFATE is the most sophisticated software currently available for modelling accumulation of dredged material dumped on the sea floor and diffusion in the water column of contaminants associated with dredged sediment. 1, record 8, English, - STFATE
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The model assumes three separate phases in the behaviour of dredged material dumped in open water : 1) Convective descent. The dredged material forms a cloud whose descent is dominated by gravity. 2) Dynamic collapse. The cloud hits the sea floor or reaches a depth where its buoyancy becomes neutral and horizontal spreading dominates. 3) Passive transport-diffusion. At this stage, behaviour is determined more by ambient conditions than by the dynamics of the disposal operation. 1, record 8, English, - STFATE
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Gestion des déchets
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- modèle STFATE
1, record 8, French, mod%C3%A8le%20STFATE
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le modèle STFATE est présentement l'outil informatique le plus au point pour modéliser l'accumulation des rejets de dragage sur le fond marin aussi bien que la dispersion dans la colonne d'eau des contaminants associés aux sédiments de dragage. 1, record 8, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20STFATE
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce modèle suppose que l'évolution des déblais déversés en mer se comportera selon trois phases distinctes : 1) la descente convective, durant laquelle les déblais, formant un nuage, descendent sous l'effet de la gravité; 2) le collapse dynamique qui se produit lorsque le nuage percute le fond ou lorsqu'il arrive à une profondeur ou sa flottaison devient neutre, et que la dispersion horizontale devient importante; 3) et l'advection-diffusion causée par les conditions synoptiques du milieu plutôt que par les forces associées à un déversement. 1, record 8, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20STFATE
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-10-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Civil Engineering
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- fabric containment system
1, record 9, English, fabric%20containment%20system
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fabric containment systems... fabrics can reinforce soils by being sandwiched in layers and by supporting the soil at an exposed face. A logical extension to horizontal and vertical reinforcement is the complete encapsulation of the soil by fabric. Case histories.... A series of 4-to 7-foot high dikes constructed on low-strength highly compressible marsh soils have presented continual maintenance problems since their construction.... The dike rehabilitation program utilized fabrics in two different applications. The main application was in using wooden chips as a lightweight fill and containing these by means of fabric as a form. Thus soil intrusion into the wood chips is prevented, as is lateral spreading of the wooden chips. 1, record 9, English, - fabric%20containment%20system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Génie civil
- Mécanique des sols
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de confinement textile
1, record 9, French, dispositif%20de%20confinement%20textile
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La fonction conteneur [des géotextiles] implique deux notions : - la notion de confinement de matériaux granulaires ne disposant que d'une faible cohésion (...) - la notion de matrice, où les vides interfibres du géotextile sont en mesure de contenir à cette échelle des matériaux visco-plastiques comme le bitume. 2, record 9, French, - dispositif%20de%20confinement%20textile
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Soutènements. Ouvrages à parement vertical ou subvertical. A. Définition : massif de terre à talus vertical ou subvertical rendu autostable par l'incorporation de nappes géotextiles et capable de reprendre des poussées extérieures. Fonctions du géotextile (...) Protection : le confinement des couches de sol d'apport sur le parement du massif par les nappes géotextiles maintient le sol en place et le protège de l'érosion. 2, record 9, French, - dispositif%20de%20confinement%20textile
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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