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COMPONENTE MODULAR [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-11-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Modern Construction Methods
- Architectural Design
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- modular component
1, record 1, English, modular%20component
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A building product formed as a distinct unit, having specified sizes in three dimensions and modular coordinating sizes. 2, record 1, English, - modular%20component
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some modular components do not need to have sizes that are all modular, for example the thickness of an external wall. 3, record 1, English, - modular%20component
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
modular component: designation standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - modular%20component
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de construction modernes
- Conception architecturale
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- composant modulaire
1, record 1, French, composant%20modulaire
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit de construction fabriqué sous forme d'unité distincte, dont les trois dimensions sont spécifiées et dont les dimensions de coordination sont modulaires. 2, record 1, French, - composant%20modulaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il n'est pas nécessaire, pour certains composants modulaires, que toutes leurs dimensions (valeurs) soient modulaires; ceci s'applique par exemple à l'épaisseur des murs extérieurs. 3, record 1, French, - composant%20modulaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
composant modulaire : désignation normalisée par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - composant%20modulaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Métodos de construcción modernos
- Diseño arquitectónico
- Cálculo, tolerancia y modulación (Construcción)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- componente modular
1, record 1, Spanish, componente%20modular
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-11-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
- Architectural Design
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- zone
1, record 2, English, zone
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A modular space between modular planes which is provided for a component or group of components which do not necessarily fill the space, or which may be left empty. 1, record 2, English, - zone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone: designation and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - zone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
- Conception architecturale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- zone
1, record 2, French, zone
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace modulaire entre plans modulaires, qui est réservé à un composant ou à un groupe de composants qui ne le remplissent pas nécessairement, ou qui peut être laissé vide. 1, record 2, French, - zone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - zone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cálculo, tolerancia y modulación (Construcción)
- Planos y pliegos de condiciones (Construcción)
- Diseño arquitectónico
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona modular
1, record 2, Spanish, zona%20modular
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espacio modular entre planos modulares, que está destinado a un componente o a un grupo de componentes, los cuales no necesariamente ocupan el espacio y puede quedar vacío. 1, record 2, Spanish, - zona%20modular
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-06-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Control Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- modulator
1, record 3, English, modulator
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A component responsible for modulating the pressure and therefore the braking force in direct response to control signals received from the controller. 2, record 3, English, - modulator
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As soon as a wheel locks during braking, the logic controller sends a signal to the modulator to reduce air pressure in the brake cylinder of that wheel, thus preventing the wheel from locking up. 3, record 3, English, - modulator
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modulator: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 3, English, - modulator
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
modulator: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 3, English, - modulator
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Véhicules automobiles)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- modulateur
1, record 3, French, modulateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément chargé de moduler la pression et donc la force de freinage en fonction du signal de commande reçu du calculateur. 2, record 3, French, - modulateur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dès que l'une des roues est en condition de blocage pendant la période de freinage, le boîtier électronique commande le modulateur pour réduire la pression d'air dans le cylindre de frein correspondant, évitant ainsi le blocage de la roue. 3, record 3, French, - modulateur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modulateur : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 3, French, - modulateur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
modulateur : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick 4, record 3, French, - modulateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de regulación (Vehículos automotores)
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- modulador
1, record 3, Spanish, modulador
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Componente responsable de modular la presión y por tanto la fuerza del frenado en respuesta directa a las señales de control recibidas del controlador. 2, record 3, Spanish, - modulador
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuando una de las ruedas se encuentra en situación de bloqueo durante el frenado, el microprocesador acciona el modulador y reduce la presión de aire en el cilindro correspondiente, evitando que la rueda se bloquee. 3, record 3, Spanish, - modulador
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