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ARC-BOUTEMENT [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
DEF

The forming of arches in a packing of particles.

CONT

"Bridging" or "arching" ... is a condition in which the particles stick together without fusing to form lumps or clumps or balls of particulate material, which in turn seriously interfere with or impede further flow of the material.

OBS

arching: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

PHR

Soil arching.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Mécanique des sols
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
OBS

arc-boutement : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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