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VEE DITCHING [1 record]

Record 1 1980-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Execution of Work (Construction)
  • Earthmoving
  • Construction Site Equipment
CONT

In vee ditching, the first step is to assure a true ditch line. Set the [grader] wheels just inside de survey stakes; place the blade at 45 ° into the travel direction; sideshift it to set the toe of the blade along the wheel line; tilt the blade to allow the material to spill along the center line of the grader (...)

Key term(s)
  • V-ditching

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exécution des travaux de construction
  • Terrassement
  • Matériel de chantier
CONT

Le creusement de fossés en V (...) s'exécute en plusieurs temps. Dans une première série de passes on procède à l'excavation, la lame déplacée latéralement à droite, mise à la pente de 2 1/2: 1 et à l'orientation d'environ 35 ° de manière que la pointe droite avant soit alignée avec le bord de la roue droite avant. La pointe de la lame ouvre aussi un sillon en V dans le matériau.

Spanish

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