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CEB [6 records]

Record 1 2024-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Masonry Materials
  • Natural Construction Materials
CONT

[A] compressed earth block (CEB) [is] a masonry unit comprised of compacted earth ... CEBs are being considered for building in cold climate conditions due to their low thermal conductivity [and] capacity to balance air humidity in buildings ...

OBS

Compressed earth blocks can be stabilised or not. [Most of the time,] they are stabilised with cement or lime.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux de maçonnerie
  • Matériaux de construction naturels
CONT

Les blocs de terre comprimée (BTC), sortes de pisé en briques, sont fabriqués dans des presses qui compriment de la terre humide et pulvérulente.

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
OBS

The United Nations System Chief Executives Board (CEB) for Coordination - formerly the Administrative Committee on Coordination (ACC) - is the forum which brings the executive heads of all organizations to further coordination and cooperation on the whole range of substantive and management issues facing the United Nations system. ACC was established by the Secretary-General in 1946 at the request of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in Resolution 13 (II). The main purpose of the Committee was to supervise the implementation of the agreements between the United Nations and the specialized agencies. Since then, its mandate has grown to encompass the promotion of cooperation within the UN family in the pursuit of the Common goals of Member States across a wide range of substative and management issues.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
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Record 3 2001-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bombs and Grenades
CONT

The BLU-97/B Combined Effects Bomb (CEB), effective against armor, personnel and material, contains a shaped charge, scored steel casing and zirconium ring for anti-armor, fragmentation and incendiary capability.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bombes et grenades

Spanish

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Record 4 2001-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Forces
  • Advanced Technology Weapons
  • Bombs and Grenades
CONT

...while loaded with 202 BLU-971B combined effects bomblets (CEBs).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forces aériennes
  • Armes de haute technicité
  • Bombes et grenades
CONT

Chargé de 202 bombettes à effets combinés BLU-971, le Mk 7 devient la munition à effets combinés Allant Techsystems CBU87B/B.

Spanish

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Record 5 1998-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Government Positions
  • Employment Benefits
  • Social Security and Employment Insurance
Key term(s)
  • Economic Benefits Chief

French

Domaine(s)
  • Postes gouvernementaux
  • Avantages sociaux
  • Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi

Spanish

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Record 6 1994-08-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens

Spanish

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