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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2021-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Earthmoving
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
DEF

A flat surface cut into a slope, either at its bottom or top, or between the two.

OBS

This flat surface may be used for various reasons, e.g. to increase the stability of the slope, reduce erosion, prevent solid materials from falling further, or redirect the flow of water.

OBS

berm; bench: terms proposed by the World Road Association.

OBS

berm: term officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group.

Key term(s)
  • berme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terrassement
  • Mécanique des sols
DEF

Plateforme que l'on aménage à la base ou au sommet d'un talus, ou entre les deux.

OBS

Cette plateforme peut être utilisée pour différentes raisons, notamment pour accroître la stabilité de la pente, réduire l'érosion, arrêter les matières solides en chute ou rediriger l'eau qui s'écoule.

OBS

berme; banquette; risberme : termes proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route.

OBS

berme : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Remoción de tierras
  • Mecánica del suelo
DEF

Paso o plataforma estrecha que se deja entre el borde de un canal, foso o trinchera y el pie del talud hecho con las tierras de su excavación.

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Record 2 2010-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Engineering
  • Ports
DEF

A protection built at the base of a pile, an abutment, a jetty, or any construction in watery site to struggle from underwashings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie civil
  • Ports
DEF

Travail de défense exécuté au pied d'une jetée d'un port ou d'une construction sous l'eau pour lutter contre les affouillements.

Spanish

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