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HOT KNIFE SEAM [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-11-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pressurized dual seam test
1, record 1, English, pressurized%20dual%20seam%20test
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The pressurized dual seam [testing] method was mentioned earlier in connection with the double-wedge thermal seam method. The air channel that results between the double seam is inflated to approximately 30 lb/in[upperscript 2] for 100 to 200 ft. If no drop in pressure occurs, the seam is acceptable; ... 1, record 1, English, - pressurized%20dual%20seam%20test
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The hot wedge or hot knife method consists of an electronically heated resistance element in the shape of a blade that is passed between the two sheets to be sealed. As it melts the surfaces, roller pressure is applied. An interesting variation is the dual-hot-wedge method, which forms two parallel seams with an unbonded space between them. This space is subsequently pressurized with air and any lowering of pressure signifies a leak in the seam. 1, record 1, English, - pressurized%20dual%20seam%20test
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contrôle d'étanchéité de double soudure sous pression
1, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20double%20soudure%20sous%20pression
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- test d'étanchéité de double soudure sous pression 1, record 1, French, test%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20double%20soudure%20sous%20pression
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
- contrôle d'étanchéité de joint double sous pression 1, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20joint%20double%20sous%20pression
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
- test d'étanchéité de joint double sous pression 1, record 1, French, test%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20joint%20double%20sous%20pression
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrôle d'étanchéité de soudure sur [géo]membrane bitumineuse au moyen d'une cloche à vide. 2, record 1, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20double%20soudure%20sous%20pression
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Double soudure: Modalité d'assemblage comportant la réalisation simultanée de deux joints parallèles, effectués en soudure automatique et séparés par une zone non soudée. Ce canal central sert généralement à faire des tests d'étanchéité du joint, sous pression 2, record 1, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20double%20soudure%20sous%20pression
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-03-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Man-Made Construction Materials
- Technical Textiles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hot wedge seam
1, record 2, English, hot%20wedge%20seam
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hot knife seam 2, record 2, English, hot%20knife%20seam
proposal, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are a number of thermal [seaming] methods that can be used on thermoplastic geomembrane materials.... The hot wedge or hot knife method consists of an electrically heated resistance element in the shape of a blade that is passed between the two sheets to be sealed. As it melts the surfaces, roller pressure is applied. 1, record 2, English, - hot%20wedge%20seam
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Matériaux de construction artificiels
- Textiles techniques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- soudure thermique exécutée par lame métallique
1, record 2, French, soudure%20thermique%20ex%C3%A9cut%C3%A9e%20par%20lame%20m%C3%A9tallique
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- joint thermique exécuté par lame métallique 1, record 2, French, joint%20thermique%20ex%C3%A9cut%C3%A9%20par%20lame%20m%C3%A9tallique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Soudure thermique: Mode d'assemblage avec pression dans lequel les surfaces sont amollies par la chaleur. Celle-ci génère sur les deux surfaces à souder une température élevée provoquant une fusion partielle des matériaux à souder. Cette chaleur peut être apportée par une lame métallique, par un jet d'air, des ultrasons ou un champ électrique haute fréquence. 2, record 2, French, - soudure%20thermique%20ex%C3%A9cut%C3%A9e%20par%20lame%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Soudure : Résultat de l'opération de soudage. (Longtemps utilisé comme synonyme de "soudage" (...), ce terme est maintenant réservé exclusivement pour désigner le cordon de soudure exécuté par un procédé de soudage quelconque.) 3, record 2, French, - soudure%20thermique%20ex%C3%A9cut%C3%A9e%20par%20lame%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1991-03-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dual seaming
1, record 3, English, dual%20seaming
proposal, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- double seaming 1, record 3, English, double%20seaming
proposal
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The pressurized dual seam [testing] method was mentioned earlier in connection with the double-wedge thermal seam method. The air channel that results between the double seam is inflated to approximately 30 lb/in2 for 100 to 200 ft. If no drop in pressure occurs, the seam is acceptable; ,,, 2, record 3, English, - dual%20seaming
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The hot wedge or hot knife method consists of an electrically heated resistance element in the shape of a blade that is passed between the two sheets to be sealed. As it melts the surfaces, roller pressure is applied. An interesting variation is the dual-hot-wedge method, which forms two parallel seams with an unbonded space between them. This space is subsequently pressurized with air and any lowering of pressure signifies a leak in the seam 2, record 3, English, - dual%20seaming
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Mécanique des sols
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- assemblage par double soudure
1, record 3, French, assemblage%20par%20double%20soudure
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- assemblage par double joint 1, record 3, French, assemblage%20par%20double%20joint
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Double soudure : Modalité d'assemblage comportant la réalisation simultanée de deux joints parallèles, effectués en soudure automatique et séparés par une zone non soudée. Ce canal central sert généralement à faire des tests d'étanchéité du joint, sous pression. 2, record 3, French, - assemblage%20par%20double%20soudure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Soudure : Longtemps utilisé comme synonyme de "soudage" (...), ce terme est maintenant réservé exclusivement pour désigner le cordon de soudure exécuté par un procédé de soudage quelconque. 3, record 3, French, - assemblage%20par%20double%20soudure
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-03-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pressurized dual seam method
1, record 4, English, pressurized%20dual%20seam%20method
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- pressurized dual seam testing method 2, record 4, English, pressurized%20dual%20seam%20testing%20method
proposal
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Seam Testing Methods ... The pressurized dual seam [testing] method was mentioned earlier in connection with the double-wedge thermal seam method. The air channel that results between the double seam is inflated to approximately 30 lb/in2 for 100 to 200 ft. If no drop in pressure occurs, the seam is acceptable; ... 1, record 4, English, - pressurized%20dual%20seam%20method
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The hot wedge or hot knife method consists of an electrically heated resistance element in the shape of a blade that is passed between the two sheets to be sealed. As it melts the surfaces, roller pressure is applied. An interesting variation is the dual-hot-wedge method, which forms two parallel seams with an unbonded space between them. This space is subsequently pressurized with air and any lowering of pressure signifies a leak in the seam 1, record 4, English, - pressurized%20dual%20seam%20method
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- méthode de contrôle d'étanchéité de double soudure sous pression
1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20double%20soudure%20sous%20pression
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- méthode de contrôle d'étanchéité de soudure double sous pression 1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20soudure%20double%20sous%20pression
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
- méthode de contrôle de double joint sous pression 1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20double%20joint%20sous%20pression
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
- méthode de contrôle de joint double sous pression 1, record 4, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20joint%20double%20sous%20pression
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrôle d'étanchéité de soudure sur [géo]membrane bitumineuse au moyen d'une cloche à vide. 2, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20double%20soudure%20sous%20pression
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Double soudure: Modalité d'assemblage comportant la réalisation simultanée de deux joints parallèles, effectués en soudure automatique et séparés par une zone non soudée. Ce canal central sert généralement à faire des tests d'étanchéité du joint, sous pression. 2, record 4, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20double%20soudure%20sous%20pression
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1991-03-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dual seam
1, record 5, English, dual%20seam
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- double seam 2, record 5, English, double%20seam
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pressurized dual seam [testing] method was mentioned earlier in connection with the double-wedge thermal seam method. The air channel that results between the double seam is inflated to approximately 30 lb/in2 for 100 to 200 ft. If no drop in pressure occurs, the seam is acceptable; ... 1, record 5, English, - dual%20seam
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The hot wedge or hot knife method consists of an electronically heated resistance element in the shape of a blade that is passed between the two sheets to be sealed. As it melts the surfaces, roller pressure is applied. An interesting variation is the dual-hot-wedge method, which forms two parallel seams with an unbonded space between them. This space is subsequently pressurized with air and any lowering of pressure signifies a leak in the seam 1, record 5, English, - dual%20seam
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Mécanique des sols
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- double joint
1, record 5, French, double%20joint
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- joint double 1, record 5, French, joint%20double
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Joint: Zone de liaison entre lés, nappes (ou panneaux), 2, record 5, French, - double%20joint
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Double soudure: Modalité d'assemblage comportant la réalisation simultanée de deux joints parallèles, effectués en soudure automatique et séparés par une zone non soudée. Ce canal central sert généralement à faire des tests d'étanchéité du joint, sous pression
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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