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ASSISE FONDATION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-01-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Shallow Foundations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- shallow foundation
1, record 1, English, shallow%20foundation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- natural foundation 2, record 1, English, natural%20foundation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... one which is placed immediately beneath the lowest part of the superstructure which it supports .... Shallow foundations can be divided into two groups: footings, or spread footings ... and mats, or rafts .... In between types include combined footings ... and strap, or strip, footings .... 3, record 1, English, - shallow%20foundation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
In building, a foundation in soil which requires no preparation, as the driving of piles to make an effective foundation for supporting the structure it is to carry. 2, record 1, English, - shallow%20foundation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Obviously, there is no sharp dividing line between the two classes [shallow and deep foundations] and one grades into the other. 3, record 1, English, - shallow%20foundation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fondations normales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fondation superficielle
1, record 1, French, fondation%20superficielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fondation peu profonde 2, record 1, French, fondation%20peu%20profonde
correct, feminine noun
- fondation à faible profondeur 2, record 1, French, fondation%20%C3%A0%20faible%20profondeur
correct, feminine noun
- fondation directe sur le sol 3, record 1, French, fondation%20directe%20sur%20le%20sol
correct, feminine noun
- fondation semi-enterrée 3, record 1, French, fondation%20semi%2Denterr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- fondation directe 4, record 1, French, fondation%20directe
correct, feminine noun
- fondation normale 5, record 1, French, fondation%20normale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fondations superficielles constituent la partie basse de l’ouvrage qui transmet directement la charge de ce dernier au sol. Par opposition aux fondations profondes [...] une fondation sera considérée comme superficielle si le rapport de son encastrement [...] dans le sol [...] à sa largeur [...] est petit, soit [...] de l’ordre de 2 à 3. 6, record 1, French, - fondation%20superficielle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Fondations superficielles. Ces fondations sont praticables lorsque le sol d’assise est directement accessible à partir du dernier niveau excavé(sol des caves ou du sous-sol). Lorsque les porteurs verticaux de l'ouvrage reçoivent des supports distincts, il s’agit de longrines ou semelles. Si [...] la fondation est constituée d’une dalle unique [...] recouvrant la couche portante sur la totalité de l'emprise au sol du bâtiment, la fondation est désignée sous le nom de radier général. 7, record 1, French, - fondation%20superficielle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les fondations normales sont celles où le sol de fondation peut être atteint à une profondeur modérée au moyen de fouilles courantes ou de fouilles blindées. 5, record 1, French, - fondation%20superficielle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cimientos superficiales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cimiento superficial
1, record 1, Spanish, cimiento%20superficial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-10-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- micropile
1, record 2, English, micropile
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- micro-pile 2, record 2, English, micro%2Dpile
correct
- micro pile 3, record 2, English, micro%20pile
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Small-diameter pile ... most often used in underpinning. 1, record 2, English, - micropile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The micro-pile differs from other steel piles as for the following properties: (i) the maximum diameter of the micropile is 300 mm, when it is installed by drilling and 150 mm when the pile is installed by driving or vibrating; and (ii) the installation has to be possible in spaces with restricted access and head room (basements). The steel pipe piles are installed by driving or vibrating, their maximum diameter is 1220 mm. 4, record 2, English, - micropile
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- micropieu
1, record 2, French, micropieu
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieu de fondation de faible diamètre(moins de 25 cm), parfois ajouté individuellement ou par groupes solidarisés, entre des fondations plus traditionnelles, afin de stabiliser, surtout contre les efforts latéraux, des ouvrages existants, ou de conforter l'assise d’ouvrages modifiés. 2, record 2, French, - micropieu
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À ce jour, les micropieux sont, pour la plupart, constitués d’une ou plusieurs armatures métalliques (barres ou tubes) scellés dans un forage au moyen d’un coulis de ciment ou d’un mortier. 3, record 2, French, - micropieu
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-06-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bankseat
1, record 3, English, bankseat
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In bridging, a structure normally consisting of a bridge seat and foundation, which transmit the bridge load to the abutment. 2, record 3, English, - bankseat
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- assise
1, record 3, French, assise
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En pontage, structure comprenant une assise de pont et une fondation, qui transmet la charge du pont à la culée. 2, record 3, French, - assise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
assise : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 3, record 3, French, - assise
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-05-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Demography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Youth Foundation
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Youth%20Foundation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CYF 2, record 4, English, CYF
correct, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the organization. 3, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Youth%20Foundation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Canadian Youth Foundation (CYF) is a not-for-profit charitable organization, established in 1986, that focuses on research as the basis for creating a centre of intelligence on Canadian youth. This research seeks to provide a sound analytical foundation for action by the business community, government and non-government organizations. This action is geared toward improving the situation and prospects of Canada's young people. Recent and ongoing CYF research explore the impact on young people, and the policy implications, of issues related to labour markets and employment, human resource management, social policy and education. 4, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Youth%20Foundation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Démographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Fondation canadienne de la jeunesse
1, record 4, French, Fondation%20canadienne%20de%20la%20jeunesse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- FCJ 2, record 4, French, FCJ
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu de l’organisme. 3, record 4, French, - Fondation%20canadienne%20de%20la%20jeunesse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La Fondation canadienne de la jeunesse est un organisme de bienfaisance à but non lucratif fondé en 1986, dont le travail principal de recherche sert d’assise à la création d’un centre de renseignements sur la jeunesse canadienne. Cette recherche a pour but de fournir de solides fondements analytiques servant à guider les entreprises, les gouvernements et les organisations non gouvernementales dans l'adoption de mesures visant l'amélioration des conditions et des perspectives des jeunes Canadiens. Les recherches récentes et courantes de la Fondation portent sur les effets du marché du travail, de l'emploi, de la gestion des ressources humaines, des politiques sociales et de l'éducation sur les jeunes et sur les politiques. 4, record 4, French, - Fondation%20canadienne%20de%20la%20jeunesse
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Fondation canadienne pour les jeunes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1989-02-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
- Foundation Engineering
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- design capacity
1, record 5, English, design%20capacity
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the load that a foundation is designed to transfer to the supporting soil or rock. 1, record 5, English, - design%20capacity
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des sols
- Technique des fondations
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- force portante
1, record 5, French, force%20portante
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Limite supérieure de l’effort que l’on peut appliquer à un pieu. 2, record 5, French, - force%20portante
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La résistance d’un pieu, c’est-à-dire en pratique, sa force portante, ou la surcharge qu’il pourra transmettre au sol (...) 3, record 5, French, - force%20portante
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est à noter que le terme "force portante" s’applique ici à un élément de fondation, tandis que dans le cas de "bearing capacity", il s’applique au sol d’assise. 4, record 5, French, - force%20portante
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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