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IMPACT CAR [9 records]

Record 1 2026-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
  • Air Pollution
  • Collaboration with Health Canada
CONT

Outdoor air quality is a measure of the impact on the atmosphere of outdoor air pollution. Outdoor air quality may be affected by car exhaust, emissions from factory smoke stacks, and road dust. Pollen in the atmosphere also contributes to a reduction in outdoor air quality.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Études et analyses environnementales
  • Pollution de l'air
  • Collaboration avec Santé Canada
CONT

La qualité de l'air extérieur (QAE) dépend de la présence ou non de polluants atmosphériques qui se présentent sous forme de gaz ou de particules.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
  • Contaminación del aire
  • Colaboración con el Ministerio de Salud de Canadá
CONT

Un tercio de los países del mundo carece de estándares de calidad del aire exterior exigidos por ley.

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Record 2 2016-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
  • Railroad Safety
  • Railroad Maintenance
CONT

In addition to inspections by employees, the condition of rolling stock is also checked using a network of wayside inspection systems(WISs) and wheel impact load detectors(WILDs) placed along the tracks. WISs include dragging equipment detectors and hot box and hot wheel detectors. WILDs measure the impact load generated by each wheel of a car and identify wheels with flats, and wheels whose running surface exhibits shelling or spalling, is out-of-round or is affected by an excess of metal. WISs are positioned at intervals of 10 to 15 miles on main tracks, and WILDs are placed at strategic locations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
  • Sécurité (Transport par rail)
  • Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
DEF

Dispositif installé en voie, muni de jauges extensométriques et d'accéléromètres, qui repère les défauts des roues du matériel roulant tels que les méplats, et qui mesure les effets nuisibles des défauts de roue sur la voie elle-même.

Spanish

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Record 3 2016-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
  • Railroad Safety
CONT

More than half of the tank cars... released product due to impact damage to their shells... Other tank car shell damage included deformed/dented shells with no breach, as well as breaches due to thermal tears.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
  • Sécurité (Transport par rail)
OBS

Dommage à la coque d'un wagon-citerne.

Spanish

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Record 4 2016-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
  • Railroad Safety
CONT

More than half of the tank cars... released product due to impact damage to their shells... Other tank car shell damage included deformed/dented shells with no breach, as well as breaches due to thermal tears.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
  • Sécurité (Transport par rail)
OBS

Dommage à la coque d'un wagon-citerne.

Spanish

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Record 5 2007-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
  • Environment
OBS

The Car Heaven program was launched by the Clean Air Foundation in July 2000 to accelerate the retirement of old, higher-polluting vehicles and to ensure that vehicles are recycled in an environmentally responsible manner. Car Heaven aims to help Canadians reduce their personal impact on the environment by providing a better choice for their old, higher-polluting vehicle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
  • Environnement
OBS

La Fondation Air pur a lancé le programme Autos-o-ciel en juillet 2000 afin d'accélérer le retrait de la circulation des véhicules anciens plus polluants et de s'assurer que ces véhicules seraient recyclés de façon respectueuse pour l'environnement. Autos-o-ciel a pour but d'aider les Canadiens à réduire leur impact personnel sur l'environnement en leur proposant une meilleure alternative pour leur vieux véhicule polluant.

Spanish

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Record 6 2002-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insurance
  • Transportation Insurance
CONT

Collision insurance covers damage to your car from impact with another vehicle, person, object or the surface of the road. You are covered even if you are at fault in the crash. It will also cover the costs of towing, storage, and salvage disposal if needed.

OBS

Collision insurance: term standardized by CSIO (Centre for Study of Insurance Operations)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Assurances
  • Assurance transport
DEF

Assurance des dommages au véhicule limitée au risque de certaines collisions.

OBS

assurance des dommages collision au véhicule, assurance des dégâts subis par collision, assurance corps de véhicule collision : termes normalisés par l'AFNOR; assurance tierce collision : terme déconseillé par l'AFNOR. Extrait de la norme NF-K40-001, reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR.

OBS

assurance collision : terme normalisé par le CEPA (Centre d'étude de la pratique d'assurance).

Spanish

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Record 7 1996-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Safety

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité routière

Spanish

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Record 8 1996-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rail Transport
  • ERIC

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport par rail
OBS

Source : DME-188/81 Open House

Spanish

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Record 9 1992-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coupling Systems (Railroad)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
DEF

A car underframe equipped with end-of-car cushioning devices or a separate sliding center sill which connects the couplers and will move longitudinally in either direction upon impact, thus preventing damage to the car structure or its lading.

OBS

cushioned underframe: Term officialized by Canadian Pacific Ltd.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Attelages (Matériel de chemin de fer)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
DEF

Châssis de wagon muni d'appareils amortisseurs en bout ou d'une longrine centrale coulissante séparée qui relie les attelages et peut, lors d'un impact, se déplacer dans l'un ou l'autre sens, empêchant ainsi les chocs d'endommager la charpente du wagon ou son chargement.

OBS

Termes uniformisés par Canadien Pacifique Ltée.

Spanish

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