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INLET STRUCTURE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- access structure
1, record 1, English, access%20structure
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A catch basin, drop inlet, or manhole, allowing surface water to feed into an underground drainage system. An access structure also allows for maintenance of the drainage system. 1, record 1, English, - access%20structure
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ouvrage d'accès
1, record 1, French, ouvrage%20d%27acc%C3%A8s
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrage permettant d'accéder à l'intérieur de la canalisation ou du réservoir. 1, record 1, French, - ouvrage%20d%27acc%C3%A8s
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- catch basin
1, record 2, English, catch%20basin
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- cb 2, record 2, English, cb
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sump 3, record 2, English, sump
correct, noun
- catch pit 4, record 2, English, catch%20pit
correct, Great Britain
- gulley 5, record 2, English, gulley
correct, Great Britain
- gully 5, record 2, English, gully
correct, Great Britain
- gully pit 6, record 2, English, gully%20pit
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cistern located at the point where a street gutter discharges into a sewer and designed to catch and retain matter that would not pass readily through the sewer. 7, record 2, English, - catch%20basin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An inlet provides an opening for storm water and is usually placed at the curb line of the street. The structure below is called a catch basin. 8, record 2, English, - catch%20basin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Catch basins have a sump area below the outflow pipe that enables sediment to be collected, whereas drain inlets lead directly to the outflow pipe. 3, record 2, English, - catch%20basin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term catch basin is used to represent either both the inlet and cistern as a total unit or, as in this record, the cistern alone. 9, record 2, English, - catch%20basin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- puisard
1, record 2, French, puisard
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- puisard de rue 2, record 2, French, puisard%20de%20rue
correct, masculine noun
- avaloir pied de descente 3, record 2, French, avaloir%20pied%20de%20descente
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chambre ménagée au droit d'une bouche d'égout afin que les eaux s'y décantent avant d'arriver à l'égout. 4, record 2, French, - puisard
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Trou ou fosse sous le niveau normal d'un drain ou d'un fossé, visant à retenir le limon ou les matières solides. 5, record 2, French, - puisard
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
puisard : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 6, record 2, French, - puisard
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alcantarillas y drenaje
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sumidero
1, record 2, Spanish, sumidero
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-09-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- external compression intake
1, record 3, English, external%20compression%20intake
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- external compression inlet 2, record 3, English, external%20compression%20inlet
proposal
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Initially a mixed compression inlet was chosen, this was later changed to an external compression intake saving 1, 400 1b of structure while improving subsonic performance with a moderate penalty at supersonic speeds(the sensitivity of fans to flow distortion caused major problems in the F-111 programme). 1, record 3, English, - external%20compression%20intake
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- prise d'air à compression externe
1, record 3, French, prise%20d%27air%20%C3%A0%20compression%20externe
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'optimisation de la prise d'air est un point clé de la conception du système propulsif. En croisière supersonique, une perte de 1 % de rendement de la prise d'air principale se traduit en effet par une réduction d'environ 2,5 % de la charge utile. Le gain escompté en termes de traînée de carène explique l'intérêt suscité par les prises d'air à compression mixte. Ces dernières ont par contre une marge de stabilité subcritique plus réduite que les prises d'air à compression externe du Concorde et posent avec acuité le problème du contrôle de la position du choc droit au voisinage de la section minimale. 1, record 3, French, - prise%20d%27air%20%C3%A0%20compression%20externe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-09-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mixed compression intake
1, record 4, English, mixed%20compression%20intake
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- mixed compression inlet 2, record 4, English, mixed%20compression%20inlet
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Initially a mixed compression inlet was chosen, this was later changed to an external compression intake saving 1, 400 1b of structure while improving subsonic performance with a moderate penalty at supersonic speeds(the sensitivity of fans to flow distortion caused major problems in the F-111 programme). 2, record 4, English, - mixed%20compression%20intake
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- prise d'air à compression mixte
1, record 4, French, prise%20d%27air%20%C3%A0%20compression%20mixte
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'optimisation de la prise d'air est un point clé de la conception du système propulsif. En croisière supersonique, une perte de 1 % de rendement de la prise d'air principale se traduit en effet par une réduction d'environ 2,5 % de la charge utile. Le gain escompté en termes de traînée de carène explique l'intérêt suscité par les prises d'air à compression mixte. Ces dernières ont par contre une marge de stabilité subcritique plus réduite que les prises d'air à compression externe du Concorde et posent avec acuité le problème du contrôle de la position du choc droit au voisinage de la section minimale. 1, record 4, French, - prise%20d%27air%20%C3%A0%20compression%20mixte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-06-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- stilling well
1, record 5, English, stilling%20well
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A well connected with the main stream in such a way as to permit the measurement of the stage in relatively still liquid. [definition standardized by ISO] 1, record 5, English, - stilling%20well
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A stilling well is an enclosed structure sunk into the bank of the stream and connected to the stream by means of an inlet pipe. The well eliminates problems associated with measurements of stage when there is debris in the stream or where the stream is very turbulent. 2, record 5, English, - stilling%20well
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stilling well: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 5, English, - stilling%20well
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- puits de mesurage
1, record 5, French, puits%20de%20mesurage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- puits d'observation 2, record 5, French, puits%20d%27observation
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Puits relié au cours d'eau de façon à permettre le mesurage du niveau en eau relativement calme. [définition normalisée par l'ISO] 1, record 5, French, - puits%20de%20mesurage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un puits d'observation est une structure fermée qui est implantée dans la berge du cours d'eau et qui est reliée au cours d'eau par une conduite d'amenée. Le puits élimine les problèmes de mesure de la hauteur d'eau, quand le cours d'eau transporte des débris ou que l'écoulement est très turbulent. 2, record 5, French, - puits%20de%20mesurage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
puits de mesurage : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 5, French, - puits%20de%20mesurage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de medida
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- pozo de amortiguación
1, record 5, Spanish, pozo%20de%20amortiguaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pozo conectado con una corriente de agua de manera que sea posible medir su altura en aguas relativamente tranquilas. 1, record 5, Spanish, - pozo%20de%20amortiguaci%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-03-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Canals
Record 6, Main entry term, English
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Low structure built across the inlet of a diversion channel or at an outlet, to reduce or prevent the flow until the water stage reaches the crest of the structure. 1, record 6, English, - sill
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Canaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- seuil
1, record 6, French, seuil
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrage de faible hauteur construit à l'entrée d'un canal de dérivation ou autre exutoire pour limiter l'écoulement ou pour empêcher celui-ci tant que le niveau du cours principal n'a pas atteint la crête de cet ouvrage. 1, record 6, French, - seuil
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Canales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- umbral
1, record 6, Spanish, umbral
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Obra transversal de poca altura construida a la entrada de un canal de derivación o en un desagüe, para reducir o impedir el flujo hasta que el nivel del agua alcance la coronación de la estructura. 1, record 6, Spanish, - umbral
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-04-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Dams and Causeways
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- inlet control
1, record 7, English, inlet%20control
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- inlet structure 1, record 7, English, inlet%20structure
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structure built at the upstream end of the outlet conduit of the outlet works and housing the regulating or emergency gates usually combined with the trash rack structure. 1, record 7, English, - inlet%20control
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Barrages et chaussées
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ouvrage d'entrée
1, record 7, French, ouvrage%20d%27entr%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrage construit à l'extrémité amont de la conduite de vidange des ouvrages de vidange et logeant les vannes de réglage ou de secours d'habitude combinées avec l'installation de grilles. 1, record 7, French, - ouvrage%20d%27entr%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-04-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Dams and Causeways
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- transition
1, record 8, English, transition
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- hydraulic transition 1, record 8, English, hydraulic%20transition
correct
- conversion 1, record 8, English, conversion
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A length of conduit or channel wherein the cross-sectional shape is gradually changed from that of the conduit or channel upstream to that of the conduit or channel downstream. The transitions are characterized by adjectives bearing on their length(e. g. short, long, sudden, gradual), geometrical shape of the side walls(e. g. splayed, straight, warped, flared, streamlined), by reference to the adjacent structure(e. g. tunnel, valve, gate, inlet, outlet, tail) or by reference to type of flow in the transition length. 1, record 8, English, - transition
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Barrages et chaussées
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- raccordement
1, record 8, French, raccordement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tronçon de conduite ou du canal dont le profil varie progressivement à partir du profil de la conduite ou du canal en amont jusqu'au profil de la conduite ou du canal en aval. Les raccordements sont caractérisés par des qualificatifs se rapportant à leur longueur; à la forme géométrique de leurs parois, à l'ouvrage adjacent, ou à la nature de l'écoulement dans le raccordement. 1, record 8, French, - raccordement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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