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REFLECTION CRACKING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-12-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Demolition
- Roads
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rubblization
1, record 1, English, rubblization
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process in which special equipment reduces the concrete (in place) to fragments having the same textural and gradation characteristics as large aggregate flexible base. 2, record 1, English, - rubblization
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rubblization is the most expensive of the three slab-fracturing techniques, but it is gaining popularity among many departments of transportation(DOTs) as it is judged the most effective at developing uniform pavement support and at minimizing reflection cracking. 2, record 1, English, - rubblization
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Démolition
- Voies de circulation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fragmentation par résonnance
1, record 1, French, fragmentation%20par%20r%C3%A9sonnance
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération qui consiste à briser la dalle de béton de revêtement d'une route en vue d'en stabiliser les fragments par compactage et de s'en servir comme fondation pour la nouvelle couche de revêtement. 1, record 1, French, - fragmentation%20par%20r%C3%A9sonnance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-07-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- reflection cracking
1, record 2, English, reflection%20cracking
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Reflection cracking is sometimes encountered when cement treated base is used. 1, record 2, English, - reflection%20cracking
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Construction des voies de circulation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fissuration par réflexion
1, record 2, French, fissuration%20par%20r%C3%A9flexion
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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