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IMPERVIOUS MEMBRANE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mine opening seal
1, record 1, English, mine%20opening%20seal
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Impervious membranes have been used in conjunction with mine opening seals. A membrane should extend a sufficient distance past the perimeter of an opening to provide an effective barrier encompassing mining-induced fractures and open joints. 1, record 1, English, - mine%20opening%20seal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- scellement pour ouverture de mine
1, record 1, French, scellement%20pour%20ouverture%20de%20mine
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-05-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Civil Engineering
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- geomembrane
1, record 2, English, geomembrane
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- geomembrane product 2, record 2, English, geomembrane%20product
correct
- pond liner 3, record 2, English, pond%20liner
avoid, see observation
- liquid containment liner 3, record 2, English, liquid%20containment%20liner
avoid, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An essentially impermeable membrane used with foundation, soil, rock, earth or any other geotechnical engineering-related material as an integral part of human-made project, structure, or system. 3, record 2, English, - geomembrane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Geomembranes are very low permeability membrane liners and barriers used with any geotechnical engineering based material so as to control fluid migration in a man-made project, structure or system. 2, record 2, English, - geomembrane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Geomembrane : The term liner applies when a geomembrane is used as an interface or a surface revetment. The term barrier is usually reserved for the cases where the geomembrane is used inside an earth mass. Geomembrane is a generic term which has been proposed to replace many terms such as : synthetic membranes, polymeric membranes, plastic liners, flexible membrane liners, impermeable membranes and impervious sheets. These terms are not appropriate because :(i) synthetic, polymeric and plastic are too restrictive;(ii) geomembranes are not always used as liners;(iii) flexible membrane is redundant; and(iv) no material is absolutely impermeable or impervious. In addition, many users for these materials habitually designate them with trade names, which adds to the terminology confusion. Geomembranes should not be confused with other similar membranes used for such applications as single-ply roofing, floating covers and air supported roof. Also, geomembranes should not be confused with geotextiles [which are permeable by construction]. 2, record 2, English, - geomembrane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Liquid containment (pond) liners. Undoubtedly the largest single use of geomembranes is in the area of liquid containment. In fact, the name "geomembranes" is actually one that supersedes the name "pond liner," reflecting the original use of the plastic and rubber materials ... 3, record 2, English, - geomembrane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Geotextiles are defined as permeable textiles used in conjunction with soils or rocks ... In contrast, geomembranes are defined as impermeable membranes which can also be used in conjunction with soils or rocks. 4, record 2, English, - geomembrane
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Génie civil
- Mécanique des sols
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- géomembrane
1, record 2, French, g%C3%A9omembrane
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- membrane géotextile 2, record 2, French, membrane%20g%C3%A9otextile
feminine noun
- géotextile imperméable 3, record 2, French, g%C3%A9otextile%20imperm%C3%A9able
see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Feuille synthétique introduite dans le sol et servant d'écran séparateur. 4, record 2, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe deux types principaux de géotextiles, perméables et imperméables. Ces derniers [...] sont souvent appelés géomembranes, et le terme géotextile est réservé aux textiles perméables apparus après 1960. 3, record 2, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Les géomembranes sont] utilisées dans le génie civil pour sa fonction d'étanchéité ou d'imperméabilisation. 5, record 2, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Textiles técnicos
- Ingeniería civil
- Mecánica del suelo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- geomembrana
1, record 2, Spanish, geomembrana
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lámina impermeable y flexible que se utiliza mayoritariamente en lagunas, plantas de tratamiento, rellenos sanitarios, etc. [para] impermeabilizar. 2, record 2, Spanish, - geomembrana
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Existen diferentes tipos de geosintéticos: los geotextiles, las geomembranas, geomallas, georedes, geoceldas, geomantas, biomantas y la combinación de ellos: los geocompuestos. 2, record 2, Spanish, - geomembrana
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Civil Engineering
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- damp-proof membrane
1, record 3, English, damp%2Dproof%20membrane
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- dampproofing membrane 2, record 3, English, dampproofing%20membrane
correct
- waterproof membrane 3, record 3, English, waterproof%20membrane
correct
- impervious membrane 4, record 3, English, impervious%20membrane
- waterproofing membrane 5, record 3, English, waterproofing%20membrane
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vertical, horizontal or sloping waterproofing membrane, that may be of asphalt 20 mm thick, copper sheet, polythene film, etc. 6, record 3, English, - damp%2Dproof%20membrane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
damp-proof membrane: term standardized by ISO. 6, record 3, English, - damp%2Dproof%20membrane
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Génie civil
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- membrane d'étanchéité
1, record 3, French, membrane%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chape d'étanchéité 2, record 3, French, chape%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Feuille, ou couche mince, faite d'un matériau flexible et imperméable, placée dans le corps d'un remblai (barrage) ou sur un parement (barrage, berge de canal, talus d'une fouille). 3, record 3, French, - membrane%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
[...] feuille de matériau placée dans un plancher ou un élément de construction similaire, ou placée verticalement à l'intérieur d'un mur pour empêcher le passage de l'humidité. 2, record 3, French, - membrane%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chape d'étanchéité : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 3, French, - membrane%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Membrane d'étanchéité synthétique. 5, record 3, French, - membrane%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Impermeabilización (Construcción)
- Ingeniería civil
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- membrana impermeable
1, record 3, Spanish, membrana%20impermeable
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-12-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Dredging
- Environment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- impermeable membrane
1, record 4, English, impermeable%20membrane
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- impervious membrane 2, record 4, English, impervious%20membrane
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Use protective screens (impermeable membranes) at the work site or around sensitive areas. 3, record 4, English, - impermeable%20membrane
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Dragage
- Environnement
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- membrane imperméable
1, record 4, French, membrane%20imperm%C3%A9able
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Utiliser des écrans de protection (membranes imperméables) au site des travaux ou au niveau des zones sensibles. 2, record 4, French, - membrane%20imperm%C3%A9able
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Dragado
- Medio ambiente
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- membrana impermeable
1, record 4, Spanish, membrana%20impermeable
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membrana elástica a través de la cual se transmiten fuerzas a un fluido y que no es traspasable por gases ni por líquidos. 1, record 4, Spanish, - membrana%20impermeable
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-09-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
- Soil Science
- Soil Tests (Construction)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- triaxial shear test
1, record 5, English, triaxial%20shear%20test
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- triaxial compression test 2, record 5, English, triaxial%20compression%20test
correct
- triaxial test 3, record 5, English, triaxial%20test
correct
- confined compression test 4, record 5, English, confined%20compression%20test
correct
- TC test 5, record 5, English, TC%20test
correct
- cylinder test 6, record 5, English, cylinder%20test
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a test in which a cylindrical specimen of soil umbric epipedon encased in an impervious membrane is subjected to a confining pressure and then loaded. 7, record 5, English, - triaxial%20shear%20test
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des sols
- Science du sol
- Essais du sol (Construction)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- essai de cisaillement à l'appareil triaxial
1, record 5, French, essai%20de%20cisaillement%20%C3%A0%20l%27appareil%20triaxial
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- essai de compression triaxiale 2, record 5, French, essai%20de%20compression%20triaxiale
correct, masculine noun
- essai à l'appareil triaxial 1, record 5, French, essai%20%C3%A0%20l%27appareil%20triaxial
correct, masculine noun
- essai triaxial 3, record 5, French, essai%20triaxial
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Essai dans lequel un échantillon de sol cylindrique, enveloppé dans une membrane étanche, est soumis à une étreinte latérale puis chargé axialement jusqu'à rupture. 2, record 5, French, - essai%20de%20cisaillement%20%C3%A0%20l%27appareil%20triaxial
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Essai de cisaillement à l'appareil triaxial (...) L'éprouvette de sol, en forme de tronc de cylindre (...) est placée sur une embase métallique munie d'une pierre poreuse, à l'intérieur d'une enceinte étanche en plexiglas. Sur sa surface latérale, l'éprouvette est entourée d'une enveloppe imperméable. On exerce : une pression hydrostatique (...), une force verticale (...) 1, record 5, French, - essai%20de%20cisaillement%20%C3%A0%20l%27appareil%20triaxial
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-02-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Civil Engineering
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- barrier
1, record 6, English, barrier
specific
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- geomembrane barrier 2, record 6, English, geomembrane%20barrier
proposal, see observation, specific
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Geomembranes are very low permeability membrane liners and barriers used with any geotechnical engineering based material so as to control fluid migrations in a man-made project, structure or system. The term liner applies when a geomembrane is used as an interface or a surface revetment. The term barrier is usually reserved for the cases where the geomembrane is used inside an earth mass. Geomembrane is a generic term which has been proposed to replace many terms such as : synthetic membranes, polymeric membranes, plastic liners, flexible membrane liners, impermeable membranes and impervious sheets. 1, record 6, English, - barrier
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Geomembrane Liners: Accidents and Preventive Measures. Performance of geomembrane-lined facilities used for waste disposal and liquid storage is analyzed, providing a check-list of failure mechanisms and guidelines for prevention. Approximately thirty such facilities exhibiting various mechanisms of failures were investigated by the author. Failure is characterized by leakage or large liner displacement hampering operation of the facility. 1, record 6, English, - barrier
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Génie civil
- Mécanique des sols
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- géomembrane
1, record 6, French, g%C3%A9omembrane
feminine noun, generic
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nappe mince, utilisée dans le Génie Civil pour sa fonction d'étanchéité ou d'imperméabilisation. 2, record 6, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Feuille synthétique introduite dans le sol et servant d'écran séparateur. 3, record 6, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe deux types principaux de géotextiles, perméables et imperméables. Ces derniers (...) sont souvent appelés géomembranes, et le terme géotextile est réservé aux textiles perméables apparus après 1960. 4, record 6, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-02-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- landfill liner
1, record 7, English, landfill%20liner
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As a groundwater pollution control mechanism, the use of a liner on the bottom and sides of a landfill has been considered necessary for many years. This necessity is created by the moisture in the landfill materials (augmented by rainfall and snowmelt) interacting with the contained waste, forming a liquid called "leachate". ... The types of liners that have been used are ... numerous ... but the predominant liner material until recently has been clay .... There are two drawbacks to clay liners, however, both of which have given impetus to the use of geomembranes for landfill liners. 1, record 7, English, - landfill%20liner
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Geomembranes are very low permeability membrane liners and barriers used with any geotechnical engineering based material so as to control fluid migrations in a man-made project, structure or system. The term liner applies when a geomembrane is used as an interface or a surface revetment. The term barrier is usually reserved for the cases where the geomembrane is used inside an earth mass. Geomembrane is a generic term which has been proposed to replace many terms such as : synthetic membranes, polymeric membranes, plastic liners, flexible membrane liners, impermeable membranes and impervious sheets. 2, record 7, English, - landfill%20liner
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- membrane d'étanchéité pour décharges contrôlées
1, record 7, French, membrane%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20pour%20d%C3%A9charges%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- membrane d'étanchéité de décharge contrôlée 2, record 7, French, membrane%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9charge%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
correct, proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Membrane d'étanchéité pour bassins et décharges contrôlées (..) La membrane CARBOFOL est une feuille en copolymère d'éthylène bitume (E.C.B.) destinée à assurer l'étanchéité de grands bassins, barrages et décharges contrôlées. 1, record 7, French, - membrane%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20pour%20d%C3%A9charges%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9es
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stockages/Décharges. Association [géotextile] avec géomembrane. A. Définition : couche de protection de la membrane d'étanchéité tapissant la surface d'un bassin de stockage de liquides ou de matériaux, ou celle d'une décharge contrôlée. 3, record 7, French, - membrane%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20pour%20d%C3%A9charges%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9es
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-02-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Civil Engineering
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- geomembrane liner
1, record 8, English, geomembrane%20liner
correct, specific
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- liner 1, record 8, English, liner
specific
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Geomembrane Liners: Accidents and Preventive Measures. Performance of geomembrane-lined facilities used for waste disposal and liquid storage is analyzed, providing a check-list of failure mechanisms and guidelines for prevention. Approximately thirty such facilities exhibiting various mechanisms of failures were investigated by the author. Failure is characterized by leakage or large liner displacement hampering operation of the facility. 1, record 8, English, - geomembrane%20liner
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Geomembranes are very low permeability membrane liners and barriers used with any geotechnical engineering based material so as to control fluid migrations in man-made project, structure or system. The term liner applies when a geomembrane is used as an interface or a surface revetment. The term barrier is usually reserved for the cases where the geomembrane is used inside an earth mass. Geomembrane is a generic term which has been proposed to replace many terms such as : synthetic membranes, polymeric membranes, plastic liners, flexible membrane liners, impermeable membranes and impervious sheets. 1, record 8, English, - geomembrane%20liner
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Génie civil
- Mécanique des sols
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- géomembrane
1, record 8, French, g%C3%A9omembrane
feminine noun, generic
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nappe mince, utilisée dans le Génie Civil pour sa fonction d'étanchéité ou d'imperméabilisation. 2, record 8, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Feuille synthétique introduite dans le sol et servant d'écran séparateur. 3, record 8, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une analyse du comportement de plus de trente réserves de liquides et de dépôts de déchets revêtus de géomembranes a permis d'établir une liste de mécanismes de défaillance et des recommandations pour leur prévention. Les défaillances sont de deux types : fuite de liquide ou grand déplacement de la géomembrane empêchant l'utilisation de l'ouvrage. 4, record 8, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe deux types principaux de géotextiles, perméables et imperméables. Ces derniers (...) sont souvent appelés géomembranes, et le terme géotextile est réservé aux textiles perméables apparus après 1960. 5, record 8, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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