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WAGON REFERENCE CHARGE [2 records]

Record 1 1993-12-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
DEF

The difference between the static weight of a loaded reference car and the static weight of an empty reference car.

OBS

net known test load: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 189.1.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
DEF

Différence entre le poids statique d’un wagon de référence chargé et le poids statique d’un wagon de référence vide.

OBS

charge connue nette : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 189.1.

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
CONT

2. ... "net known test load" means the difference between the static weight of a loaded reference car and the static weight of an empty reference car.

OBS

1. "reference car" means a railway car the weight of which has been determined in relation to a relevant local standard.

OBS

loaded reference car: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 189.1(2).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
OBS

wagon de référence chargé : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, art. 189. 1(2).

Spanish

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