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MOUVEMENT TERRAIN [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Site Development
- Landscape Architecture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- topographic form
1, record 1, English, topographic%20form
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- topographical form 2, record 1, English, topographical%20form
correct
- topographical earth form 3, record 1, English, topographical%20earth%20form
correct
- earth form 4, record 1, English, earth%20form
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A landform considered without regard to its origin, cause, or history. 5, record 1, English, - topographic%20form
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These unchangeable (landscape) elements include such topographical forms as mountain ranges, river valleys, and coastal plains ... 2, record 1, English, - topographic%20form
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Complement the topographical forms. By skilful planting, the visual impact of the landscape can be greatly enhanced. 2, record 1, English, - topographic%20form
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The inclusion of visually satisfying earth forms should contribute a bonus for the total setting -- and especially for the plants displayed. 4, record 1, English, - topographic%20form
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Aménagement du terrain
- Architecture paysagère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mouvement de terrain
1, record 1, French, mouvement%20de%20terrain
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mouvement du terrain 2, record 1, French, mouvement%20du%20terrain
correct, masculine noun
- mouvement de sol 3, record 1, French, mouvement%20de%20sol
correct, masculine noun
- mouvement du sol 4, record 1, French, mouvement%20du%20sol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Portion de terrain présentant une forme particulière qui la distingue du terrain avoisinant. 5, record 1, French, - mouvement%20de%20terrain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La création du mouvement de terrain doit s'appuyer à un fond conçu de telle façon que l'œil ne puisse apercevoir, au-delà de cet artifice, une solution de continuité. 6, record 1, French, - mouvement%20de%20terrain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] Qu'il s'agisse [...] d'accuser un mouvement de terrain (accentuation ou dissimulation d'une pente), [...] la plantation prend tout son sens pour habiller le terrain, sans l'apparence d'un artifice. 6, record 1, French, - mouvement%20de%20terrain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Les cheminements. [...] Leur traitement peut être varié. On peut faire appel à des matériaux différents [...], à des bords plantés, à des mouvements de terrain [...] 7, record 1, French, - mouvement%20de%20terrain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Les rocailles. [...] notre intervention sur place est primordiale pour le modelé des mouvements de sol. 3, record 1, French, - mouvement%20de%20terrain
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-10-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mass wasting
1, record 2, English, mass%20wasting
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mass-wasting 2, record 2, English, mass%2Dwasting
correct
- mass movement 3, record 2, English, mass%20movement
correct
- earth movement 4, record 2, English, earth%20movement
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the dislodgement and downslope transport of soil and rock material under the direct application of gravitational body stresses. 5, record 2, English, - mass%20wasting
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Types of mass wasting: A. Rapid movement: 1. Rock fall; 2. Slump; 3. Rockslide or debris slide; 4. Debris flow or mudflow; 5. Earthflow. B. Slow movement: 1. Creep; 2. Solifluction. 6, record 2, English, - mass%20wasting
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Includes such gradual movements as creep and solifluction and such rapid movements as to produce rockfalls, landslide and mudflows. 2, record 2, English, - mass%20wasting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Mécanique des sols
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mouvement de masse
1, record 2, French, mouvement%20de%20masse
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mouvement en masse 2, record 2, French, mouvement%20en%20masse
correct, masculine noun
- mouvement de terrain 3, record 2, French, mouvement%20de%20terrain
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] processus de déplacement des matériaux terreux en grande quantité, sous l'action de la gravité. 4, record 2, French, - mouvement%20de%20masse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si c'est la gravité qui est la cause première de ces mouvements de masse, l'eau et l'air sont des facteurs qui les facilitent en agissant comme lubrifiants. [...] Parmi les autres facteurs déclencheurs, notons le phénomène de gel et de dégel et les vibrations engendrées lors de séismes. 5, record 2, French, - mouvement%20de%20masse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
- Mecánica del suelo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- desplazamiento en masa
1, record 2, Spanish, desplazamiento%20en%20masa
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- movimiento en masa 1, record 2, Spanish, movimiento%20en%20masa
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-10-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mining Dangers and Mine Safety
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ground movement
1, record 3, English, ground%20movement
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Subsidence due to the caving or collapse of underground workings. 2, record 3, English, - ground%20movement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ground movement monitor: This monitor would be attached to a rock bolt and would be placed in the hole with this part attached to the rock. If the rock started to move, the rod will come out and the information would be carried through the wire to a remote sensing device where we could read the information. 3, record 3, English, - ground%20movement
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière (dangers et sécurité)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mouvement de terrain
1, record 3, French, mouvement%20de%20terrain
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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