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METHODE AMERICAINE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-04-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- American method
1, record 1, English, American%20method
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- méthode américaine
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thode%20am%C3%A9ricaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'épaisseur totale des sédiments consolidés se calcule de deux manières. [...] La méthode américaine est basée sur la prospection séismique. Des enregistreurs sont posés sur le fond et une explosion est provoquée à quelque distance. On observe la réflexion sur la couche limite supposée entre la vase actuelle et le fond rocheux ou la vase actuelle et la vase ancienne consolidée. 1, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20am%C3%A9ricaine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-12-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- American method
1, record 2, English, American%20method
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Application of giant individual shingles with the long dimension parallel to the rake. Shingles are applied with a 3/4-inch space between adjacent shingles in a course. 1, record 2, English, - American%20method
Record 2, Key term(s)
- American method of application
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- recouvrement à l’américaine
1, record 2, French, recouvrement%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bam%C3%A9ricaine
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pose à l’américaine 2, record 2, French, pose%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bam%C3%A9ricaine
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- méthode de pose à l'américaine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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