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BERME [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Earthmoving
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- berm
1, record 1, English, berm
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bench 2, record 1, English, bench
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flat surface cut into a slope, either at its bottom or top, or between the two. 3, record 1, English, - berm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This flat surface may be used for various reasons, e.g. to increase the stability of the slope, reduce erosion, prevent solid materials from falling further, or redirect the flow of water. 3, record 1, English, - berm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
berm; bench: terms proposed by the World Road Association. 3, record 1, English, - berm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
berm: term officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 4, record 1, English, - berm
Record 1, Key term(s)
- berme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Terrassement
- Mécanique des sols
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- berme
1, record 1, French, berme
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- banquette 2, record 1, French, banquette
correct, feminine noun
- risberme 3, record 1, French, risberme
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plateforme que l'on aménage à la base ou au sommet d'un talus, ou entre les deux. 4, record 1, French, - berme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette plateforme peut être utilisée pour différentes raisons, notamment pour accroître la stabilité de la pente, réduire l'érosion, arrêter les matières solides en chute ou rediriger l'eau qui s'écoule. 4, record 1, French, - berme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
berme; banquette; risberme : termes proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route. 4, record 1, French, - berme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
berme : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 5, record 1, French, - berme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Remoción de tierras
- Mecánica del suelo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- berma
1, record 1, Spanish, berma
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paso o plataforma estrecha que se deja entre el borde de un canal, foso o trinchera y el pie del talud hecho con las tierras de su excavación. 2, record 1, Spanish, - berma
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