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Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-10-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- block coefficient
1, record 1, English, block%20coefficient
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- coefficient of fineness 2, record 1, English, coefficient%20of%20fineness
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In naval architecture, a measure of a hull’s fineness. 3, record 1, English, - block%20coefficient
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The higher the block coefficient, the fuller is the hull form (e.g. oil tankers, bulk carriers). Finer hull-forms have lower block coefficients (e.g. container ships, warships). 4, record 1, English, - block%20coefficient
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It compares the boat's actual displaced volume with that of a rectangular block of the same length, breadth, and mean depth as the immersed hull. 3, record 1, English, - block%20coefficient
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coefficient de finesse
1, record 1, French, coefficient%20de%20finesse
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- coefficient de bloc 2, record 1, French, coefficient%20de%20bloc
correct, masculine noun
- coefficient de remplissage 3, record 1, French, coefficient%20de%20remplissage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le coefficient de bloc est un des coefficients utilisés en architecture navale pour concevoir et comparer la coque d'un navire. Il est égal au rapport du volume de la partie immergée au volume du parallélépipède rectangle la contenant entièrement. 2, record 1, French, - coefficient%20de%20finesse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coefficient de finesse; coefficient de remplissage : désignations uniformisées par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 1, French, - coefficient%20de%20finesse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Construcción naval
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- coeficiente de bloqueo
1, record 1, Spanish, coeficiente%20de%20bloqueo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- coeficiente de afinamiento cúbico 2, record 1, Spanish, coeficiente%20de%20afinamiento%20c%C3%BAbico
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-04-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
- Landscape Architecture
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- human scale
1, record 2, English, human%20scale
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Principles of landscape design... Proportion and scale. Create a pleasing relationship among the three dimensions of length, breadth, and depth or height. All elements must relate to the human scale. 2, record 2, English, - human%20scale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The city of Chandigarh is planned to human scale. It puts us in touch with the infinite cosmos and nature. It provides us with places and buildings for all human activities by which the citizens can live a full and harmonious life. Here the radiance of nature and heart are within our reach. 3, record 2, English, - human%20scale
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
- Architecture paysagère
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- échelle individuelle
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9chelle%20individuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il y a des compositions faites pour un grand nombre de personnes (Versailles et son parc, un stade, un grand parc public). Ces compositions envisagent l'homme au sens collectif du terme; on dit qu'elles sont traitées à l'échelle monumentale. En ce qui concerne les jardins privés, s'adressant à l'individu ou à un petit groupe (la famille par exemple) on observe un ordre de grandeur dit : échelle individuelle. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20individuelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-08-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Water Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Length, Breadth, Depth 1, record 3, English, Length%2C%20Breadth%2C%20Depth
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Transport par eau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Longueur, Largeur, Profondeur
1, record 3, French, Longueur%2C%20Largeur%2C%20Profondeur
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- LOLAP 1, record 3, French, LOLAP
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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