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MICROGEOSYNTHETICS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1991-01-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Civil Engineering
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microgeosynthetics
1, record 1, English, microgeosynthetics
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The development of the use of fibers, threads ... and minigrids ... directly combined with soil has already led to a new design concept, microreinforcement, in addition to the concept of macroreinforcement already in use.... Microgeosynthetics. Use of these small elements such as filaments, threads, and minigrids will not be limited exclusively to reinforcement. One may envision using them for filtration .... 1, record 1, English, - microgeosynthetics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Geosynthetics: The generic classification of all synthetic materials used in geotechnical engineering applications; it includes geotextiles, geocells, geogrids, geomembranes, and geocomposites. 2, record 1, English, - microgeosynthetics
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Génie civil
- Mécanique des sols
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- matériaux microgéosynthétiques
1, record 1, French, mat%C3%A9riaux%20microg%C3%A9osynth%C3%A9tiques
proposal, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- microgéosynthétiques 1, record 1, French, microg%C3%A9osynth%C3%A9tiques
proposal, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On désigne sous le nom de géotextiles les textiles utilisés en géotechnique pour améliorer les propriétés des matériaux employés et modifier celles des structures réalisées. Les géotextiles sont fabriqués presque exclusivement avec des matières synthétiques (polyester, polypropylène, polyéthylène, polyamide, etc,) résistant aux produits chimiques, à la moisissure, aux micro-organismes et conservant les mêmes qualités face à l'humidité ou à la sécheresse. 2, record 1, French, - mat%C3%A9riaux%20microg%C3%A9osynth%C3%A9tiques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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