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DRAIN SABLE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-03-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Foundation Engineering
- Earthmoving
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sand drain
1, record 1, English, sand%20drain
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sand pile 1, record 1, English, sand%20pile
correct, see observation
- sandpile 2, record 1, English, sandpile
correct
- vertical sand drain 3, record 1, English, vertical%20sand%20drain
correct, see observation
- vertical sand pile 3, record 1, English, vertical%20sand%20pile
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sand drains, or piles, are used for compaction, stabilization, and draining of compressible material ... They actually are cylindrical piles of sand in the ground ... They act as wicks for water squeezed from the soil, thus accelerating settlement of the poor material by allowing pore water to drain. Holes for the sand may be drilled with an auger or driven with a pile, which is retracted. 1, record 1, English, - sand%20drain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms often found in plural. 4, record 1, English, - sand%20drain
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Technique des fondations
- Terrassement
- Mécanique des sols
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pieu de sable
1, record 1, French, pieu%20de%20sable
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pieu en sable 2, record 1, French, pieu%20en%20sable
correct, masculine noun
- pieu drainant 1, record 1, French, pieu%20drainant
correct, masculine noun
- pilot de sable 3, record 1, French, pilot%20de%20sable
correct, masculine noun
- drain de sable 4, record 1, French, drain%20de%20sable
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieu constitué de sable, destiné à accélérer la consolidation d’un sol de faible perméabilité en favorisant son drainage dans le sens vertical. 1, record 1, French, - pieu%20de%20sable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-03-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Civil Engineering
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fabric-enclosed sand drain
1, record 2, English, fabric%2Denclosed%20sand%20drain
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... fabric-enclosed sand drains. [The method] consists of a polyethylene monofilament tube of varying diameter running the length of the compressible stratum. This net-type tube with 1.2 by 1.6 mm openings is inserted into a crane-mounted casing that drives the assembly into position for sand filling. The casing is withdrawn by a crane while the fabric-filled sand column is left behind with the aid of applied air pressure ... As with other applications of fabrics in drainage, the proper fabric can be considered to be part of the drainage system, not merely used as a separating medium. 1, record 2, English, - fabric%2Denclosed%20sand%20drain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sand drains: Vertical holes filled with sand to facilitate vertical drainage of stratified soils and relief of pore pressures in compressible soils. 2, record 2, English, - fabric%2Denclosed%20sand%20drain
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Génie civil
- Mécanique des sols
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- drain de sable à enrobage textile
1, record 2, French, drain%20de%20sable%20%C3%A0%20enrobage%20textile
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pieu de sable à enrobage textile 1, record 2, French, pieu%20de%20sable%20%C3%A0%20enrobage%20textile
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
- pieu drainant à enrobage textile 1, record 2, French, pieu%20drainant%20%C3%A0%20enrobage%20textile
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pieu de sable : Pieu constitué de sable, destiné à accélérer la consolidation d’un sol de faible perméabilité en favorisant son drainage dans le sens vertical. Synonyme :drain de sable, pieu drainant. 2, record 2, French, - drain%20de%20sable%20%C3%A0%20enrobage%20textile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans les zones sensibles, une analyse préalable des eaux est recommandée avant la mise en place de systèmes drainants enrobés par un géotextile. 3, record 2, French, - drain%20de%20sable%20%C3%A0%20enrobage%20textile
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-03-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
- Pools
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- distribution system 1, record 3, English, distribution%20system
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The filter unit is composed of a closed tank, upper distribution system, sand and an underdrain collection manifold. 1, record 3, English, - distribution%20system
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
- Piscines
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- système de distribution
1, record 3, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20distribution
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les filtres à sable] sont constitués d’un réservoir fermé comportant un système de distribution à la partie supérieure, du sable et un collecteur ou drain de sortie. 1, record 3, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20distribution
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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