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GALERIE-PILOTE [1 record]

Record 1 2003-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
  • Mineshaft Sinking
DEF

A small tunnel or shaft excavated in advance of the main drivage in mining and tunnel building to gain information about the ground, create a free face, and thus simplify the blasting operations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
  • Fonçage des puits de mines
DEF

Galerie située à l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur du profil définitif du tunnel et qui est creusée en avant de l'excavation principale avec une certaine avance ou en même temps.

OBS

Au pluriel, galeries pilotes ou galeries-pilotes.

Spanish

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