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Record 1 2004-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Placement of Concrete
  • Site Development
DEF

To render a material compact by pressure after it has been deposited or disturbed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mise en place du béton
  • Aménagement du terrain
DEF

Tasser le sol par pilonnage, pour le rendre compact.

Spanish

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

Compactar la arcilla humedeciéndola con agua para darle una consistencia sólida.

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