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TUYAU DRAINAGE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-01-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Building Ventilation
- Radioactive Contamination
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- active soil depressurization
1, record 1, English, active%20soil%20depressurization
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ASD 2, record 1, English, ASD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Active soil depressurization has been found to be the most effective and reliableradon reduction technique in existing homes ... This method involves installing a vent pipe through the basement floor slab ... or connecting it to the foundation drain tiles through the sump. A fan that runs continuously is connected to the vent pipe. This reverses the air pressure difference between the house and soil, reducing concentrations of soil gas, including radon, next to the foundation. 3, record 1, English, - active%20soil%20depressurization
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ventilation (Construction)
- Pollution par radioactivité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dépressurisation active du sol
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pressurisation%20active%20du%20sol
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dépressurisation active 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9pressurisation%20active
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les maisons déjà construites, la dépressurisation active du sol s’est révélée être la meilleure technique de réduction du radon par son efficacité et sa fiabilité. [...] Il faut installer un tuyau d’évacuation qui traverse la dalle de plancher [...] ou le relier au tuyau de drainage périmétrique en passant par le puisard. On adjoint au tuyau d’évacuation un ventilateur qui fonctionne en permanence. En inversant la différence entre la pression à l'intérieur de la maison et celle du sol, cette technique permet de réduire les concentrations de gaz souterrains, dont le radon, autour des fondations. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9pressurisation%20active%20du%20sol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-04-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- house drain
1, record 2, English, house%20drain
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- house sewer 1, record 2, English, house%20sewer
- building drain 1, record 2, English, building%20drain
correct
- building sewer 2, record 2, English, building%20sewer
- house connection 3, record 2, English, house%20connection
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system which receives the discharge from soil, waste, and other drainage pipes inside the walls of the building and conveys it to the building sewer (house sewer), the pipe that begins five feet outside the inner face of the building wall. 3, record 2, English, - house%20drain
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- égout de maison
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9gout%20de%20maison
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- branchement d'égout 2, record 2, French, branchement%20d%27%C3%A9gout
correct, masculine noun
- tuyau d'égout d'immeuble 3, record 2, French, tuyau%20d%27%C3%A9gout%20d%27immeuble
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tuyau horizontal le plus bas d’un réseau de plomberie, qui reçoit le contenu des tuyaux de descente, de drainage du sol et des autres canalisations à l'intérieur d’un bâtiment pour les déverser dans un branchement de l'égout de rue. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9gout%20de%20maison
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alcantarillas y drenaje
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- alcantarilla del edificio
1, record 2, Spanish, alcantarilla%20del%20edificio
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tubo conectado al drenaje principal de un edificio, a 900 mm de la pared del mismo para conducir aguas negras, aguas grises o aguas pluviales a un alcantarillado público o privado. 1, record 2, Spanish, - alcantarilla%20del%20edificio
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-05-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Man-Made Construction Materials
- Civil Engineering
- Synthetic Fabrics
- Waste Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- geonet drain 1, record 3, English, geonet%20drain
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, Key term(s)
- drain geonet
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction artificiels
- Génie civil
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
- Gestion des déchets
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- géofilet de drainage
1, record 3, French, g%C3%A9ofilet%20de%20drainage
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Explications du schéma d’un profil de décharge utilisant intensivement les géosynthétiques. 1. «solid waste» : déchets solides. 2. «geogrid or geotextile reinforcement» : géogrille ou géotextile de renforcement. 3. «geonet drain» : géofilet de drainage. 4. «geosynthetic clay liners» : couches d’argiles synthétiques. 5. «gravel with perforated pipe» : graviers avec tuyau perforé. 6. «geonet leak detection» : géofilet de détection de fuites. 1, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9ofilet%20de%20drainage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-05-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Man-Made Construction Materials
- Civil Engineering
- Synthetic Fabrics
- Waste Management
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- geonet leak detection 1, record 4, English, geonet%20leak%20detection
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- leak detection geonet 2, record 4, English, leak%20detection%20geonet
proposal
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction artificiels
- Génie civil
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
- Gestion des déchets
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- géofilet de détection de fuites
1, record 4, French, g%C3%A9ofilet%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20fuites
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Explications du schéma d’un profil de décharge utilisant intensivement les géosynthétiques. 1. «solid waste» : déchets solides. 2. «geogrid or geotextile reinforcement» : géogrille ou géotextile de renforcement. 3. «geonet drain» : géofilet de drainage. 4. «geosynthetic clay liners» : couches d’argiles synthétiques. 5. «gravel with perforated pipe» : graviers avec tuyau perforé. 6. «geonet leak detection» : géofilet de détection de fuites. 1, record 4, French, - g%C3%A9ofilet%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20fuites
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-02-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- flushing hydrant
1, record 5, English, flushing%20hydrant
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- blow-off hydrant 2, record 5, English, blow%2Doff%20hydrant
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The MainGuard [trademark] is a high-quality, fully featured 2" blow-off hydrant ... [used] mainly for water main flushing purposes. ... can be placed in a meter box if an underground installation is desired. 2, record 5, English, - flushing%20hydrant
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Where deadend mains occur they shall be provided with a fire hydrant if flow and pressure are sufficient, or with an approved flushing hydrant or blowoff for flushing purposes. No flushing device shall be directly connected to any sewer. 3, record 5, English, - flushing%20hydrant
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fire Hydrant Flushing. Hydrant flushing is a maintenance procedure needed to clean the water mains and to operate and maintain each fire hydrant in the Township. 4, record 5, English, - flushing%20hydrant
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
... you may see New Jersey-American employees releasing water from hydrants in your community. This process, called "flushing," allows us to test the hydrants to ensure that they work properly. The sudden movement of water also removes sediment from the pipes to enhance the performance of the company's distribution system and maintain the clarity of your water. 5, record 5, English, - flushing%20hydrant
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bouche de vidange
1, record 5, French, bouche%20de%20vidange
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- bouche de drainage 1, record 5, French, bouche%20de%20drainage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Propositions sous toutes réserves. 1, record 5, French, - bouche%20de%20vidange
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les avantages de la bouche d’incendie Brigadier se résument dans ces quelques mots :[...] drainage automatique. [...] Bouche d’incendie type à ras le sol. [...] La boîte située à la surface peut contenir un tuyau de vidange ou drainage(lequel peut être raccordé à un coude de vidange ou drainage) ou un bouchon obturateur. Dans ce dernier cas, l'eau doit être pompée après chaque utilisation. 2, record 5, French, - bouche%20de%20vidange
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-04-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
- Nuclear Waste Materials
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tile hole 1, record 6, English, tile%20hole
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- tilehole 1, record 6, English, tilehole
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: Mr. John Rowat, Chalk River Laboratories. 1, record 6, English, - tile%20hole
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
- Déchets nucléaires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- trou de stockage
1, record 6, French, trou%20de%20stockage
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mot «tile», dans l'expression anglaise «tile hole», désigne un tuyau de drainage. Il s’agit donc ici de trous dans lesquels on enfouit des tuyaux de drainage en béton et que l'on obture à l'aide de couvercles de béton. Le terme français «trou de stockage» est un générique qui peut convenir s’il n’ est pas nécessaire de préciser davantage le concept. 1, record 6, French, - trou%20de%20stockage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de los desechos
- Desechos nucleares
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- agujero de almacenamiento
1, record 6, Spanish, agujero%20de%20almacenamiento
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- orificio de almacenamiento 1, record 6, Spanish, orificio%20de%20almacenamiento
proposal, masculine noun
- perforación de almacenamiento 1, record 6, Spanish, perforaci%C3%B3n%20de%20almacenamiento
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-12-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- evaporating capacity
1, record 7, English, evaporating%20capacity
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- evaporation performance 1, record 7, English, evaporation%20performance
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The other major difference between the EXCEL and EXCEL N.E. is that because the evaporating capacity on the EXCEL N.E. is variable, a 1" drain is fitted to the rear of the unit, and this should be connected to an approved drain pit or similar facility. 1, record 7, English, - evaporating%20capacity
Record 7, Key term(s)
- evaporation capacity
- evaporating performance
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- capacité d'évaporation
1, record 7, French, capacit%C3%A9%20d%27%C3%A9vaporation
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Étant donné que la capacité d’évaporation du modèle EXCEL NE est variable, il convient de raccorder un tuyau de drainage relié au tuyau fourni avec le cabinet. 1, record 7, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20d%27%C3%A9vaporation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-11-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- drain
1, record 8, English, drain
correct, noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pipe, usually underground, and its associated supports, fittings and manholes, used for drainage. 1, record 8, English, - drain
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 8, English, - drain
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tuyau d'évacuation
1, record 8, French, tuyau%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tuyau habituellement enterré et ses supports, accessoires et cheminées de visite, utilisés pour l'évacuation et le drainage. 1, record 8, French, - tuyau%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 8, French, - tuyau%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-05-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Irrigation (Civil Engineering)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- underground sprinkler system
1, record 9, English, underground%20sprinkler%20system
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- underground irrigation system 2, record 9, English, underground%20irrigation%20system
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Artificial moisture or irrigation.... Manual or automatic underground sprinkler systems. These systems will vary as to GPM [gallon per minute] requirements, depending on the number of sprinkler heads in simultaneous operation. Minimal supply volume and pressure, for example, would be about 40 GPM at 50 psi [pound per square inch] to operate four sprinkler heads with sufficient operational radius to cover a tennis court. 3, record 9, English, - underground%20sprinkler%20system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Irrigation (Génie civil)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système d'arrosage enterré
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27arrosage%20enterr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- installation d'arrosage souterrain 1, record 9, French, installation%20d%27arrosage%20souterrain
correct, feminine noun
- système souterrain d'arrosage 2, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20souterrain%20d%27arrosage
correct, masculine noun
- système souterrain d'irrigation 2, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20souterrain%20d%27irrigation
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'arrosage souterrain, peu répandu, sauf dans des cas d’espèces(jardins sur dalles, par exemple) et qui utilise : soit le système de drainage éventuellement en place en sens inverse; soit le système du tuyau poreux [...]. Ces systèmes sont relativement coûteux [...]. Un système d’arrosage enterré plus économique d’installation [...] consiste à placer dans le sol des "clapets-vannes" selon un quadrillage de 30 m : on fixe au moment de l'arrosage un arroseur à grande portée sur "canne" dont la base est à baïonnette et s’emboîte sur le clapet-vanne. 1, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27arrosage%20enterr%C3%A9
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les systèmes souterrains d’arrosage ou d’irrigation sont généralement installés après l’établissement du nivellement final, mais avant toute opération de plantation ou d’ensemencement. 2, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27arrosage%20enterr%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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