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DUAL SEAM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1991-03-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dual seam
1, record 1, English, dual%20seam
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- double seam 2, record 1, English, double%20seam
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pressurized dual seam [testing] method was mentioned earlier in connection with the double-wedge thermal seam method. The air channel that results between the double seam is inflated to approximately 30 lb/in2 for 100 to 200 ft. If no drop in pressure occurs, the seam is acceptable; ... 1, record 1, English, - dual%20seam
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The hot wedge or hot knife method consists of an electronically heated resistance element in the shape of a blade that is passed between the two sheets to be sealed. As it melts the surfaces, roller pressure is applied. An interesting variation is the dual-hot-wedge method, which forms two parallel seams with an unbonded space between them. This space is subsequently pressurized with air and any lowering of pressure signifies a leak in the seam 1, record 1, English, - dual%20seam
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Mécanique des sols
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- double joint
1, record 1, French, double%20joint
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- joint double 1, record 1, French, joint%20double
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Joint: Zone de liaison entre lés, nappes (ou panneaux), 2, record 1, French, - double%20joint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Double soudure: Modalité d'assemblage comportant la réalisation simultanée de deux joints parallèles, effectués en soudure automatique et séparés par une zone non soudée. Ce canal central sert généralement à faire des tests d'étanchéité du joint, sous pression
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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