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GABARIT CHARGEMENT [3 records]

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Record 1 2006-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loads and Weights (Transport.)
  • Air Freight
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
CONT

A device, often seen at the exit to a goods yard, which consists of a curved bar which overhangs the track. The height of the bar above the rails represents a portion of the loading-gauge so that loaded wagons may be easily checked to ensure they are within the loading gauge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poids et charges (Transports)
  • Fret aérien
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
DEF

Limite d'encombrement que doit respecter un véhicule ferroviaire. Les principales catégories sont: A, B, B+ et C

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Peso y carga (Transporte)
  • Carga aérea
  • Equipo rodante (Ferrocarriles)
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Record 2 1999-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipping and Delivery
  • Highway Code
  • Transport of Goods
DEF

The dimensions beyond which the size of, or projections on, a shipment may not extend in order to clear obstructions along railway tracks such as platforms, tunnels, etc.

OBS

load clearance: Term officialized by Canadian Pacific Ltd.

OBS

"Clearance limits" has been standardized by the CGSB.

Key term(s)
  • clearance limit

French

Domaine(s)
  • Expédition et livraison
  • Code de la route
  • Transport de marchandises
DEF

(hauteur libre, tirant d'air). Dimensions maximums d'un chargement (y compris les saillies) pour permettre le libre passage des wagons sur les voies aux quais de gare, dans les tunnels, etc.

OBS

gabarit de chargement: Terme uniformisé par Canadien Pacifique Ltée.

OBS

"Limites de gabarit" a été normalisé par l'ONGC.

Key term(s)
  • limite de gabarit
  • hauteur libre
  • tirant d'air

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Expedición y entrega
  • Código de la circulación
  • Transporte de mercancías
CONT

Un camión debe cargarse de acuerdo con su gálibo de carga.

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Record 3 1993-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statutes and Regulations (Rail Transport)
  • Freight Service (Rail Transport)
DEF

Limitations for height and width of cars and loads, as published in the Railway Line Clearances. Special authority must be obtained for handling loads exceeding published clearances.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Législation et réglementation (Transport par rail)
  • Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
DEF

Hauteur et largeur admissibles des wagons et des chargements publiées dans le Railway Line Clearances. Une autorisation spéciale doit être obtenue lorsque le chargement dépasse les gabarits publiés.

Spanish

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