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SWELL SOIL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-09-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Earthmoving
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- swell
1, record 1, English, swell
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- swell of a soil 2, record 1, English, swell%20of%20a%20soil
correct
- swelling 3, record 1, English, swelling
correct
- swelling of a soil 4, record 1, English, swelling%20of%20a%20soil
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The increase in volume of soil or hard rock when excavated or by the absorption of water. 5, record 1, English, - swell
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The increase in volume of a soil caused by the addition of moisture. It is most evident in clay soils. 2, record 1, English, - swell
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 DEF
The increase in volume, or dilatency, exhibited by soil or rock on removal of in-situ stress, especially as a result of absorption of water. 6, record 1, English, - swell
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Terrassement
- Mécanique des sols
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gonflement
1, record 1, French, gonflement
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- foisonnement 2, record 1, French, foisonnement
see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractéristique des sols très fins d'augmenter de volume lorsqu'on les décharge en présence d'eau. 3, record 1, French, - gonflement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il peut y avoir gonflement par déchargement du poids des terres excavées. Le gonflement peut également se produire lorsque les fondations sont à un niveau inférieur à la nappe. 4, record 1, French, - gonflement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dans le dosage du sable, il ne faut pas oublier que, lorsqu'il est humide, il subit sous l'action des forces capillaires une forte augmentation de volume (foisonnement). 2, record 1, French, - gonflement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon certains auteurs, «gonflement» serait réservé pour désigner un gain de volume suite à une absorption d'eau tandis que «foisonnement» désignerait spécifiquement une augmentation de volume consécutive à une manipulation du sol. 5, record 1, French, - gonflement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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