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MURO PIE [2 records]

Record 1 2003-11-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Supports and Reinforcement (Construction)
  • Dams and Causeways

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étayage et consolidation (Construction)
  • Barrages et chaussées
DEF

Digue qui en renforce une autre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Soportes y refuerzos (Construcción)
  • Presas y calzadas elevadas
DEF

Pequeño muro a través del batiente de un dique al pie de una presa, que evita que la erosión la perjudique.

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Record 2 1999-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Site Development
DEF

A low retaining wall, built at the foot of an embankment slope to prevent any tendency of the earth to spread or slip; ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement du terrain
CONT

Muret de soutènement en béton armé. Muret de soutènement, hauteur hors sol 60 cm environ comprenant : fouilles en rigoles jusqu'au bon sol, profondeur minimum 70 cm sous le sol naturel le plus bas, largeur 60 cm.

CONT

Un relief architectural s'obtient par des terrasses limitées de murets de soutènement ou de talus.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Preparación del terreno
DEF

Muro de contención de pequeña altura que se construye al pie de los taludes para prevenir la tendencia al deslizamiento de las tierras.

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