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SLOPE CUTTING [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surveying Instruments
- Measuring Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- clinometer
1, record 1, English, clinometer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- inclinometer 2, record 1, English, inclinometer
correct
- tiltmeter 3, record 1, English, tiltmeter
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of various instruments... for measuring or indicating angles of slope, elevation, or inclination(as the dip of geological beds or strata, the slope of an embankment or cutting...) 2, record 1, English, - clinometer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'arpentage
- Appareils de mesure
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- clisimètre
1, record 1, French, clisim%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- clinomètre 2, record 1, French, clinom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
- inclinomètre 3, record 1, French, inclinom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
- clinoscope 3, record 1, French, clinoscope
correct, masculine noun
- clitographe 3, record 1, French, clitographe
correct, masculine noun
- éclimètre 4, record 1, French, %C3%A9clim%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument servant à mesurer les angles de pente, d'élévation et d'inclinaison. 5, record 1, French, - clisim%C3%A8tre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] employé en topographie, en général pour mesurer des angles dans un plan vertical par leur valeur en degrés ou grades. Il comporte essentiellement : un limbe vertical gradué, une alidade centrée sur ce limbe, une lunette solidaire de l'alidade, un niveau à bulle. 6, record 1, French, - clisim%C3%A8tre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de agrimensura
- Instrumentos de medida
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- inclinómetro
1, record 1, Spanish, inclin%C3%B3metro
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- clinómetro 2, record 1, Spanish, clin%C3%B3metro
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aparato destinado a medir la inclinación o la pendiente. 1, record 1, Spanish, - inclin%C3%B3metro
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Excavation (Construction)
- Earthmoving
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- berm
1, record 2, English, berm
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- slope of cutting 2, record 2, English, slope%20of%20cutting
correct
- slope of cut 3, record 2, English, slope%20of%20cut
officially approved
- earth slope of cutting 1, record 2, English, earth%20slope%20of%20cutting
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That portion of an excavation work, often sloped, that is left at the perimeter and removed as the sheeting and bracing are installed. 1, record 2, English, - berm
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
slope of cut: term officialized by Canadian Pacific Ltd. 3, record 2, English, - berm
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fouilles (Construction)
- Terrassement
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- talus de déblai
1, record 2, French, talus%20de%20d%C3%A9blai
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Talus] qui borde une excavation. 2, record 2, French, - talus%20de%20d%C3%A9blai
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'inclinaison des talus dépend de la cohésion des sols [...] Pour les terrains rencontrés en France dans la majorité des cas, on prend : pour les talus de déblai, c'est-à-dire lorsque la route [à construire] est située au-dessous du niveau du terrain [...], la pente est de 50 grades (45 degrés). On désigne cette inclinaison par la fraction 1/1 signifiant 1 de base pour 1 de hauteur. 3, record 2, French, - talus%20de%20d%C3%A9blai
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
talus de déblai : terme uniformisé par Canadien Pacifique Limitée. 4, record 2, French, - talus%20de%20d%C3%A9blai
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-04-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- avalanche sign 1, record 3, English, avalanche%20sign
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Don’t let your vacation end in tragedy. Stay on marked trails. Do not ski out of bounds. Test a new slope for snow pack stability before cutting fresh tracks. If no one else has skied it, it may not be safe. Look for typical avalanche signs, like strewn boulders and broken trees. This may be a good indication whether this particular slope has avalanched before. 1, record 3, English, - avalanche%20sign
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- signe de risque d'avalanche
1, record 3, French, signe%20de%20risque%20d%27avalanche
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La surface de la neige donne déjà de nombreuses informations sur sa stabilité. Outre les signes de vent, les signes les plus inquiétants sont fissures fines que l'on peut observer en surface et qui parfois se propagent quand on avance. [...] Fissures et «whoumfs» sont des signes très inquiétants. Ces fissures peuvent être observées même sur le plat, la neige qui les constitue a souvent été emportée par le vent. Il ne faut pas les confondre avec les «gueules de baleines», très larges fissures dans le manteau qui vont en général jusqu'au sol. Ces «gueules de baleines» sont la conséquence de la reptation du manteau au cours de la saison, il ne s'agit pas d'un signe de risque d'avalanche (ni d'une absence de risque non plus). 1, record 3, French, - signe%20de%20risque%20d%27avalanche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-01-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ski cutting
1, record 4, English, ski%20cutting
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [avalanche-control team skis] above the avalanche starting zone and throw a dynamite charge of around 2. 5kg. This is a dangerous operation as it involves the direct handling of explosives and the [team] may get caught in the avalanche.... Even in modern, well equipped stations such as Val d’Isère this method is still employed. More rarely, ski cutting is also used. This consists of a [skier] traversing a slope at a certain angle and speed on skis, this is often enough to weaken the bonds between snow layers starting a slide. Needless to say it requires a lot of skill. 2, record 4, English, - ski%20cutting
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ski cutting must be done very carefully. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 3, record 4, English, - ski%20cutting
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ski cutting: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 4, record 4, English, - ski%20cutting
Record 4, Key term(s)
- ski-cutting
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coupe en skis
1, record 4, French, coupe%20en%20skis
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- déclenchement à skis 1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9clenchement%20%C3%A0%20skis
masculine noun, Europe
- déclenchement à ski 2, record 4, French, d%C3%A9clenchement%20%C3%A0%20ski
masculine noun, Europe
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les déclenchements à l'explosif effectués par les artificiers des Sept Laux, comme les déclenchements à ski n'ont en général donné que des résultats superficiels (5 à 10 cm). La neige pourrie en profondeur ne semble être partie au fond que sur les pentes raides très chaudes (sud-est à sud-ouest). 2, record 4, French, - coupe%20en%20skis
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il faut exercer une grande prudence en effectuant la coupe en skis. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 4, French, - coupe%20en%20skis
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En Europe, en ce sens, on utilise plutôt le terme déclenchement à skis : Le déclenchement à skis n'a donné aucun résultat. 1, record 4, French, - coupe%20en%20skis
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coupe en skis : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 3, record 4, French, - coupe%20en%20skis
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-08-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- slope test
1, record 5, English, slope%20test
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Slope tests refer to any kind of physical assessment used to determine the stability of a specific slope; they could include stability tests, explosives or ski cutting. 1, record 5, English, - slope%20test
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
What results were observed from the slope test? [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 5, English, - slope%20test
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
slope test: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 5, English, - slope%20test
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- test en pente
1, record 5, French, test%20en%20pente
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- essai en pente 1, record 5, French, essai%20en%20pente
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les tests en pente désignent les tests d'ordre pratique effectués pour déterminer la stabilité d'une pente et peuvent inclure les tests de stabilité, les tests avec explosifs ou la coupe en skis. 1, record 5, French, - test%20en%20pente
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Quels résultats ont donné les tests en pentes? [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 5, French, - test%20en%20pente
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
test en pente; essai en pente : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 5, French, - test%20en%20pente
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-06-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Farm Implements and Gardening Tools
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- irrigation ditch bank trimmer
1, record 6, English, irrigation%20ditch%20bank%20trimmer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] irrigation ditch bank trimmer... utilizes the same side mounted gantry as the cereal plot trimmer... The cereal cutting heads are removed and a single flail-type cutting head 60 cm in width is suspended from a moveable carriage. The angle of the cutting head can be adjusted to match the slope of the ditch by means of a 12 V actuator. The cutting head can also be raised and lowered hydraulically. A pass on each side of the ditch will normall trim the ditch sufficiently. 1, record 6, English, - irrigation%20ditch%20bank%20trimmer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Outillage agricole et horticole
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- broyeur d'accotement de fossé d'irrigation
1, record 6, French, broyeur%20d%27accotement%20de%20foss%C3%A9%20d%27irrigation
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-02-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Dredging
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- slope cutting
1, record 7, English, slope%20cutting
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Attention paid to and measures planned for work close to wharves and for specific activities such as slope cutting. 1, record 7, English, - slope%20cutting
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Dragage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- coupe de pente
1, record 7, French, coupe%20de%20pente
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Attention accordée et précautions prises près des quais et pour effectuer des activités particulières comme la coupe des pentes. 1, record 7, French, - coupe%20de%20pente
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1989-10-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Foundation Engineering
- Site Development
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- toe berm
1, record 8, English, toe%20berm
see observation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toe: The part of the base of a dam or retaining wall which is on its free side, away from the retained material. 2, record 8, English, - toe%20berm
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Berm : A horizontal ledge in an earth bank or cutting to ensure the stability of a steep slope. 2, record 8, English, - toe%20berm
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Technique des fondations
- Aménagement du terrain
- Mécanique des sols
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- berme de pied
1, record 8, French, berme%20de%20pied
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- risberme de pied 1, record 8, French, risberme%20de%20pied
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Berme : Replat aménagé au flanc d'un talus, destiné à en faciliter l'accès, à ralentir et recueillir les eaux de ruissellement. Dans les talus très raides, les bermes jouent un rôle stabilisateur non négligeable. Synonyme : risberme. 2, record 8, French, - berme%20de%20pied
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pied : Partie inférieure de certains ouvrages de maçonnerie ou de terre, à laquelle on donne une grande épaisseur afin d'assurer à l'ensemble une grande stabilité. 3, record 8, French, - berme%20de%20pied
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-02-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Farm Implements and Gardening Tools
- Railroad Maintenance
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- brush saw 1, record 9, English, brush%20saw
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- clearing saw 2, record 9, English, clearing%20saw
- spacing saw 2, record 9, English, spacing%20saw
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Saw :cutting brush along your tracks(...) is possible with this machine(...) [brush cutter] Hydraulically controlled pantograph arms can position the saws in an infinite number of angles to cut on fills, out on the level, or on the slope of cuts. 2, record 9, English, - brush%20saw
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Outillage agricole et horticole
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
- Voies ferrées
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- scie d'éclaircissage
1, record 9, French, scie%20d%27%C3%A9claircissage
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- scie à dégager 2, record 9, French, scie%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9gager
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Scie munie d'un manche extensible de six pieds de long; le moteur est intégré au manche. On se sert de cette scie pour l'éclaircissage en forêt. 1, record 9, French, - scie%20d%27%C3%A9claircissage
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Solution proposée par l'École de sciences forestières - Edmundston. 1, record 9, French, - scie%20d%27%C3%A9claircissage
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cet outil sert aussi à l'entretien des voies ferrées. 3, record 9, French, - scie%20d%27%C3%A9claircissage
Record 9, Key term(s)
- débroussailleuse
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-12-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- buttress thread
1, record 10, English, buttress%20thread
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- breech-block thread 2, record 10, English, breech%2Dblock%20thread
correct
- breech block thread 3, record 10, English, breech%20block%20thread
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A screw thread whose forward face is perpendicular to the screw axis and whose back face is at an angle to the axis, so that the thread is both efficient in transmitting power and strong. 4, record 10, English, - buttress%20thread
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The buttress or breech-block thread is designed for transmitting an exceptionally high pressure in one direction only. In its original form the pressure flank was perpendicular to the thread axis, and the trailing flank sloped at 45°. To simplify the cutting of the face, modern practice is to give the pressure flank a 7° slope. This form of thread is applicable for assembled tubular members because of the small radial thrust. Buttress threads are used on breech mechanisms of large guns and for airplane propeller hubs. 2, record 10, English, - buttress%20thread
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- filet en dents de scie
1, record 10, French, filet%20en%20dents%20de%20scie
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- filet à scie 2, record 10, French, filet%20%C3%A0%20scie
masculine noun
- filet en dent de scie 2, record 10, French, filet%20en%20dent%20de%20scie
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le filet en dents de scie ou "butée" peut supporter une charge dans une seule direction, en s'appuyant sur la surface perpendiculaire à l'axe. 1, record 10, French, - filet%20en%20dents%20de%20scie
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-12-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Lathe Work (Machine-Tooling)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- true-rake angle
1, record 11, English, true%2Drake%20angle
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- top rake angle 1, record 11, English, top%20rake%20angle
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Slope of the tool face toward the tool base from the active cutting edge in the direction of chip flow. 1, record 11, English, - true%2Drake%20angle
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Tournage sur métaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- obliquité d'arête
1, record 11, French, obliquit%C3%A9%20d%27ar%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angle aigu que fait l'arête de coupe avec le plan de base. 1, record 11, French, - obliquit%C3%A9%20d%27ar%C3%AAte
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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