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CAMION EPANDEUR [3 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-05-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sanding truck operator - public works
1, record 1, English, sanding%20truck%20operator%20%2D%20public%20works
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chauffeur de camion épandeur de sable-travaux publics
1, record 1, French, chauffeur%20de%20camion%20%C3%A9pandeur%20de%20sable%2Dtravaux%20publics
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chauffeuse de camion épandeur de sable-travaux publics 1, record 1, French, chauffeuse%20de%20camion%20%C3%A9pandeur%20de%20sable%2Dtravaux%20publics
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-05-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Road Construction Materials
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bituminous distributor truck
1, record 2, English, bituminous%20distributor%20truck
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bituminous distributor 2, record 2, English, bituminous%20distributor
correct
- bitumen distributor 3, record 2, English, bitumen%20distributor
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tank truck having a perforated spray bar and used for pumping hot bituminous material onto the surface of a road or driveway. 2, record 2, English, - bituminous%20distributor%20truck
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Matériaux de constr. (Voies de circulation)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- camion épandeur à bitume
1, record 2, French, camion%20%C3%A9pandeur%20%C3%A0%20bitume
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Materiales de construcción de carreteras
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- camión distribuidor de betún
1, record 2, Spanish, cami%C3%B3n%20distribuidor%20de%20bet%C3%BAn
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-11-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Construction Site Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- spreader truck
1, record 3, English, spreader%20truck
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spreaders. These and other application mechanisms are one of the most fundamental pieces of winter maintenance technology with regard to de-icing chemicals. They can range from somebody in the back of a pickup with a shovel and some salt, to a state-of-the-art spreader truck with tanks for liquid de-icing chemicals, automatic speed regulated application and various other technologies. 2, record 3, English, - spreader%20truck
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
After the soil has been properley analyzed in a laboratory, it is time to add the dry bulk material. A mix design is formulated based upon the roadway or foundation requirements and the specified amount of soil additive is established accordingly. This material is spread by a special spreader truck that is mounted on a propel system for muddy and rough terrain building sites or roadways. 3, record 3, English, - spreader%20truck
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Matériel de chantier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- camion-répandeur
1, record 3, French, camion%2Dr%C3%A9pandeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- camion répandeur 2, record 3, French, camion%20r%C3%A9pandeur
correct, masculine noun
- camion épandeur 3, record 3, French, camion%20%C3%A9pandeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les camions épandeurs doivent être munis de radio-téléphone en constant rapport avec le poste de commandement situé sur les lieux du dépôt de sel. 1, record 3, French, - camion%2Dr%C3%A9pandeur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] il faut livrer la chaux en poudre, et mieux, l'épandre directement sur le champ. Cette dernière étape de la fabrication consiste à concasser les petits blocs de chaux dans un deuxième broyeur. Ils en sortent sous forme de poussière [...] qui est immédiatement conditionnée en sacs de 50 ou 500 kg à l'intention des jardiniers ou directement versée dans le camion épandeur, en route vers un agriculteur client. 4, record 3, French, - camion%2Dr%C3%A9pandeur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Camion répandeur de bitume. 2, record 3, French, - camion%2Dr%C3%A9pandeur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Camion épandeur de sable. 5, record 3, French, - camion%2Dr%C3%A9pandeur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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