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BORING TEST [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Boring and Drilling (Mines)
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Oil Drilling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- exploratory drilling
1, record 1, English, exploratory%20drilling
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- exploration drilling 2, record 1, English, exploration%20drilling
correct
- exploratory boring 3, record 1, English, exploratory%20boring
- exploration boring 4, record 1, English, exploration%20boring
- test boring 5, record 1, English, test%20boring
- testing drilling 6, record 1, English, testing%20drilling
- exploratory well drilling 7, record 1, English, exploratory%20well%20drilling
- test drilling 8, record 1, English, test%20drilling
- test drill 9, record 1, English, test%20drill
noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The putting down of boreholes from the surface or from underground workings, to seek and locate coal or mineral deposits and to establish geological structure. 10, record 1, English, - exploratory%20drilling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The best information on the character of sub-surface formations is obtained by exploratory drilling for accurate samples from which a common well log can be prepared. 11, record 1, English, - exploratory%20drilling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Among other things, the MMPR [Mines and Mining Plants Regulation, under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act] will be amended to clarify that employers must notify an inspector before a test drill is operated at the surface of a mine to prove mineral bearing substances, rock, earth, clay, sand or gravel. 9, record 1, English, - exploratory%20drilling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sondage et forage miniers
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sondage de recherche
1, record 1, French, sondage%20de%20recherche
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sondage d'exploration 2, record 1, French, sondage%20d%27exploration
correct, masculine noun
- forage d'exploration 3, record 1, French, forage%20d%27exploration
correct, masculine noun
- forage exploratoire 4, record 1, French, forage%20exploratoire
correct, masculine noun
- forage de recherche 5, record 1, French, forage%20de%20recherche
correct, masculine noun
- sondage 6, record 1, French, sondage
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les forages exploratoires donnent les meilleurs renseignements sur la nature des formations souterraines; ils permettent d'obtenir des échantillons représentatifs à partir desquels on peut préparer le carottage du puits. 7, record 1, French, - sondage%20de%20recherche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La Consolidated Vauze Mines Limited a fait d'importants sondages d'exploration à partir d'étages récemment mis en valeur sur sa propriété minéralisée en cuivre-zinc située au nord de Noranda. 8, record 1, French, - sondage%20de%20recherche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les données sur le forage d'exploration et de mise en valeur sont regroupées dans le Relevé fédéral-provincial de façon à établir une comparaison juste avec les deux autres ensembles de données statistiques. Le forage de mise en valeur au chantier (surtout souterrain) vise principalement à délimiter des réserves de remplacement dans les mines productrices. [...] Forage d'exploration. En 1996, on a foré au Canada 3 193 617 mètres (m) à partir de la surface à des fins d'exploration [...] 9, record 1, French, - sondage%20de%20recherche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Forage d'exploration par percussion. 10, record 1, French, - sondage%20de%20recherche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sondeo y perforación (Minas)
- Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
- Perforación de pozos petrolíferos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- perforación de exploración
1, record 1, Spanish, perforaci%C3%B3n%20de%20exploraci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- sondeo de reconocimiento 2, record 1, Spanish, sondeo%20de%20reconocimiento
correct, masculine noun
- sondeo de exploración 2, record 1, Spanish, sondeo%20de%20exploraci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- perforación de reconocimiento 3, record 1, Spanish, perforaci%C3%B3n%20de%20reconocimiento
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sondeo. Taladro o pozo de pequeño diámetro que se hacen para reconocer el terreno (sondeos de reconocimiento o de exploración); para beneficiar minerales al estado líquido o gaseoso, como, por ejemplo, el petróleo y el gas natural [...] 2, record 1, Spanish, - perforaci%C3%B3n%20de%20exploraci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-05-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Test Boring Association
1, record 2, English, Test%20Boring%20Association
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TBA 1, record 2, English, TBA
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contractors engaged in test boring and core drilling 1, record 2, English, - Test%20Boring%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Test Boring Association
1, record 2, French, Test%20Boring%20Association
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TBA 1, record 2, French, TBA
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-11-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Soil Tests (Construction)
- Drilling and Boring (Construction)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- test boring for building construction 1, record 3, English, test%20boring%20for%20building%20construction
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Essais du sol (Construction)
- Sondage et forage (Construction)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- forage d'essai pour bâtiment
1, record 3, French, forage%20d%27essai%20pour%20b%C3%A2timent
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-01-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Civil Engineering
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- test boring foreman 1, record 4, English, test%20boring%20foreman
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Génie civil
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- contremaître des forages d'essai
1, record 4, French, contrema%C3%AEtre%20des%20forages%20d%27essai
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1980-07-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- test boring 1, record 5, English, test%20boring
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
voie; piles. 1, record 5, English, - test%20boring
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sondage
1, record 5, French, sondage
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
T-161-10, SPC-4601-1F, 1/71; fév. 1971. 1, record 5, French, - sondage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Ground-Drilling Facilities (Mining)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- test boring technician 1, record 6, English, test%20boring%20technician
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Installations de forage minier
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- technicien des forages d'essai
1, record 6, French, technicien%20des%20forages%20d%27essai
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Education
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- boring test 1, record 7, English, boring%20test
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sondage de recherche 1, record 7, French, sondage%20de%20recherche
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
M.D. - OLF, mai 1965, no 8, p. 2 PN 1, record 7, French, - sondage%20de%20recherche
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Civil Engineering
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- test boring 1, record 8, English, test%20boring
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Génie civil
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- forage d'essai 1, record 8, French, forage%20d%27essai
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
travaux publics) LPC 1, record 8, French, - forage%20d%27essai
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Boring and Drilling (Mines)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- test boring equipment 1, record 9, English, test%20boring%20equipment
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
see borehole (soils testing and drilling) 1, record 9, English, - test%20boring%20equipment
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sondage et forage miniers
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- matériel d'essai de sondage 1, record 9, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20d%27essai%20de%20sondage
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sondage; trou de sonde 1, record 9, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20d%27essai%20de%20sondage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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