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UNDISTURBED SAMPLE [2 records]

Record 1 2000-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
DEF

Sample obtained from the soil using a method designed to preserve the soil structure.

OBS

Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
DEF

Échantillon de sol obtenu à l'aide d'une méthode conçue pour préserver la structure du sol.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Tests (Construction)
  • Agriculture - General
DEF

A sample taken from the ground in such a way that it suffers minimal disturbance from the condition pre-existing before sampling takes place. Sampling equipment varies, depending on the type, strength and fabric of the soil or rock. Removal of the material from its natural environment must cause some disturbance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Essais du sol (Construction)
  • Agriculture - Généralités
DEF

Prélèvement de sol effectué dans des conditions telles que les caractéristiques physiques et mécaniques soient modifiées le moins possible, afin que, mesurées en laboratoire, elles puissent être considérées comme représentatives du sol en place.

Spanish

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