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HAIRLINE CRACK [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-04-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
- Strength of Materials
- Road Maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hairline crack
1, record 1, English, hairline%20crack
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hair-line crack 2, record 1, English, hair%2Dline%20crack
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(rail defect). 3, record 1, English, - hairline%20crack
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term(s) officially approved by CP Rail. 4, record 1, English, - hairline%20crack
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
- Résistance des matériaux
- Entretien des routes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fissure capillaire
1, record 1, French, fissure%20capillaire
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(défaut de rail). 2, record 1, French, - fissure%20capillaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme(s) uniformisé(s) par CP Rail. 3, record 1, French, - fissure%20capillaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-01-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hairline crack
1, record 2, English, hairline%20crack
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fine crack which may be found on the braking surface of a drum or disc and which can spread as a result of thermal or mechanical shock. 1, record 2, English, - hairline%20crack
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- crique
1, record 2, French, crique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fente fine que l'on retrouve sur la piste de freinage d'un tambour ou d'un disque de frein et qui grandit à la suite de chocs thermiques ou mécaniques. 1, record 2, French, - crique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- grieta delgada
1, record 2, Spanish, grieta%20delgada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grieta delgada que aparece sobre la superficie de rozamiento de un tambor o de un disco de freno, que se agranda como consecuencia de choques térmicos o mecánicos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - grieta%20delgada
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