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HONEYCOMBING [4 records]

Record 1 2019-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Concrete Construction
DEF

A defect that can be observed in some concrete works, which are characterized by apparent gravels with spaces and absence of fines between aggregates.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bétonnage
DEF

Défaut dans un béton dû à un manque d'éléments fins, laissant seuls les graviers apparents.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Xylology (The Study of Wood)
DEF

A checking in the interior of a piece generally not visible at the surface, frequently the result of incorrect seasoning.

OBS

honeycombing: term and definition reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, CSA International, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3. However, CSA International shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. This CSA International material may not have been updated to reflect amendments subsequently made to the original content. For further information, contact CSA International.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Xylologie (Étude des bois)
DEF

Gerce non visible de l'extérieur, formée à l'intérieur d'une pièce de bois, généralement par les contraintes de cémentation.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Xilología (Estudio de la madera)
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Record 3 1990-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Warehousing
  • Inventory and Material Management
DEF

The practice of storing and withdrawing of supplies in such a manner that the empty space resulting from withdrawals is not usable for the storage of additional items.

OBS

Standardized by CGSB.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entreposage général
  • Gestion des stocks et du matériel
DEF

Méthode d'entreposage et de récupération du matériel selon laquelle les espaces libérés par les retraits ne peuvent pas être utilisés pour stocker d'autre articles.

OBS

Normalisé par l'ONGC.

Spanish

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Record 4 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wood Drying

French

Domaine(s)
  • Séchage du bois
DEF

Forme d'un ensemble à fissures produites dans le bois pendant le séchage.

Spanish

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