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BACKFILLING [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
- Nuclear Waste Materials
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- backfill material
1, record 1, English, backfill%20material
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- backfilling material 2, record 1, English, backfilling%20material
correct
- backfill 3, record 1, English, backfill
correct, noun
- backfilling 4, record 1, English, backfilling
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Material put in place to fill in voids between containers and thus to curtail the transport of radionuclides from a waste storage facility. 5, record 1, English, - backfill%20material
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sand could be used as the backfill material between layers of waste packages. It has several functions: to reduce radiation fields, to reduce the risk of fire, to stabilize the waste packages and to provide a permeable matrix through which any infiltrating water may flow out of the repository. 6, record 1, English, - backfill%20material
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
- Déchets nucléaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- matériau de remplissage
1, record 1, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20de%20remplissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- matériau de remblayage 2, record 1, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20de%20remblayage
correct, masculine noun
- matériau de bourrage 3, record 1, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20de%20bourrage
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La stabilité à long terme de différents matériaux de remplissage, notamment des argiles gonflantes, susceptibles de jouer un rôle de barrière, est également à l'étude : effets de la température, de la salinité de l'eau et des ions en solutions, etc. 4, record 1, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20de%20remplissage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de los desechos
- Desechos nucleares
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- material de relleno
1, record 1, Spanish, material%20de%20relleno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- relleno 2, record 1, Spanish, relleno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-10-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Construction Materials
- Masonry Practice
- Waste Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- backfilling
1, record 2, English, backfilling
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- back filling 2, record 2, English, back%20filling
correct, noun
- back-filling 3, record 2, English, back%2Dfilling
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The filling in again of earth which has been removed ... 3, record 2, English, - backfilling
Record 2, Key term(s)
- back fill
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des matériaux de construction
- Maçonnerie
- Gestion des déchets
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- remblayage
1, record 2, French, remblayage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- remblai 2, record 2, French, remblai
correct, masculine noun
- remplissage 3, record 2, French, remplissage
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
remblayage hydraulique, remblayage mécanique, remblayage pneumatique 4, record 2, French, - remblayage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de los materiales de construcción
- Albañilería
- Gestión de los desechos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- relleno
1, record 2, Spanish, relleno
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-09-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Combat Support
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- backfilling
1, record 3, English, backfilling
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of reserves, individually or collectively, to undertake the duties of regulars deployed forward to a theatre of operations. 1, record 3, English, - backfilling
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
backfilling : term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 3, English, - backfilling
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Soutien au combat
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- recomplètement
1, record 3, French, recompl%C3%A8tement
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Emploi de réservistes, individuellement ou collectivement, pour assumer des tâches de militaires d'active déployés sur des théâtres d'opérations. 1, record 3, French, - recompl%C3%A8tement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
recomplètement : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 3, French, - recompl%C3%A8tement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-03-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- backfilling
1, record 4, English, backfilling
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solution composed of varying amounts of cornstarch, China clay, talc, and tallow that is applied to the back side of low-grade, low-cost cloth to change its hand, improve its appearance, and increase its weight. 1, record 4, English, - backfilling
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- charge d'envers
1, record 4, French, charge%20d%27envers
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
charge : Substance ajoutée à une matière souple [...] pour lui donner du corps. [...] Les charges sont des produits minéraux, tels que le talc, le kaolin, le sulfate de baryum, le carbonate de magnésium et le gypse. 2, record 4, French, - charge%20d%27envers
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 1994-12-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
- Nuclear Waste Materials
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- backfilling
1, record 5, English, backfilling
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The repository will be designed to allow the heat generated by the waste to be dissipated with minimal detriment to the effectiveness of other barriers. Backfilling and sealing of the repository vault and shafts will be designed to enhance the effectiveness of other barriers and retard the ingress of water. 1, record 5, English, - backfilling
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
- Déchets nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- remblayage
1, record 5, French, remblayage
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le dépôt est conçu de telle façon que la chaleur produite par les déchets soit dissipée avec le moins de tort possible à l'efficacité des autres barrières. Le remblayage et le scellement du dépôt lui-même et de ses puits d'accès sont conçus pour augmenter l'efficacité des autres barrières et pour retarder la pénétration de l'eau. 1, record 5, French, - remblayage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-08-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Computer Memories
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- backfilling
1, record 6, English, backfilling
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- back-filling 2, record 6, English, back%2Dfilling
correct
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mémoires (Informatique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- remplissage
1, record 6, French, remplissage
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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