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LIFTING BEAM [2 records]

Record 1 2011-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hoisting and Lifting
DEF

A beam specially designed to take loads of usual length or form and having two or more attachments points usually in horizontal alignment.

CONT

This installation comprises two travelling cranes which can be coupled for operation with a thousand tons lifting beam.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Levage
DEF

Pièce de bois ou de métal suspendue en son milieu et dont les deux extrémités supportent la charge.

CONT

On emploie des palonniers pour lever des charges très lourdes à l'aide de deux appareils de levage.

Spanish

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Record 2 1990-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Field Engineering (Military)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
OBS

Term officialized by the Engineers Terminology Working Group on bridging.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie (Militaire)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
OBS

Terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du Génie (ponts).

Spanish

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