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PALPLANCHE [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
- Civil Engineering
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sheet pile
1, record 1, English, sheet%20pile
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sheat pile 2, record 1, English, sheat%20pile
correct
- pile plank 3, record 1, English, pile%20plank
correct
- pile-plank 4, record 1, English, pile%2Dplank
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of a number of piles, usually flat, driven side by side to retain earth, etc., or to prevent seepage into excavation. 2, record 1, English, - sheet%20pile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Interlocking piles used to support horizontal loads imposed by earth or water, as in retaining walls and abutments and to prevent water entering into the excavation. 5, record 1, English, - sheet%20pile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sheet piling may be wood, steel, or concrete, and may be temporary or permanent. 6, record 1, English, - sheet%20pile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Compare with "sheet piling". 5, record 1, English, - sheet%20pile
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
- Génie civil
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- palplanche
1, record 1, French, palplanche
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poutrelle étroite et longue de plusieurs mètres que l'on enfonce dans le sol pour réaliser de façon jointive des rideaux continus. Les palplanches peuvent être en bois ou en acier. Elles travaillent le plus souvent en flexion et doivent être ancrées à l'aide de tirants ou étayées. [...] On utilise le plus souvent les palplanches pour réaliser des batardeaux, des soutènements (quais, talus), des enceintes de massifs de fondation, des renforcements étanches de digues en terre. 2, record 1, French, - palplanche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Pièce en bois, acier, béton, etc., de section spéciale permettant de l'emboîter à une autre. (Ces profils sont mis en fiche par battage, vibration ou lançage. Ils sont généralement utilisés à la constitution de parois plus ou moins étanches en terrains meubles, aquifères ou immergés.) 3, record 1, French, - palplanche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les palplanches sont généralement en acier et s'agrafent l'une à l'autre, mais les palplanches en bois sont encore employées dans certains pays tropicaux.) 3, record 1, French, - palplanche
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
palplanche : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 4, record 1, French, - palplanche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cimientos profundos
- Ingeniería civil
- Ingeniería de campaña (Militar)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tablestaca
1, record 1, Spanish, tablestaca
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-08-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Foundation Waterproofing
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- unanchored sheetpiling 1, record 2, English, unanchored%20sheetpiling
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- free sheetpiling 1, record 2, English, free%20sheetpiling
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The combination of slurry walls, anchored sheetpiling and Soilcrete base provided a watertight structure for excavation of the coal unloading pit. 2, record 2, English, - unanchored%20sheetpiling
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Étanchements (Fondations)
- Mécanique des sols
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rideau sans ancrage
1, record 2, French, rideau%20sans%20ancrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- palplanche sans ancrage 2, record 2, French, palplanche%20sans%20ancrage
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On distingue: les rideaux ancrés, les rideaux sans ancrage. Dans ce dernier cas, la stabilité du rideau est assurée uniquement par les réactions du sol sur la partie enterrée que l'on appelle la fiche [...] 1, record 2, French, - rideau%20sans%20ancrage
Record 2, Key term(s)
- rideau de palplanches sans ancrage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-01-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
- Natural Construction Materials
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- steel sheet-pile
1, record 3, English, steel%20sheet%2Dpile
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sheet steel pile 2, record 3, English, sheet%20steel%20pile
standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of a series of interlocking steel piles intended to resist lateral pressures. 2, record 3, English, - steel%20sheet%2Dpile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Interlocking steel sheet-piles are now used more commonly than timber piles. The cross-section of the pile is such that for the minimum amount of metal, a pile of great strength in bending or direct load is obtained, thus permitting driving and extraction without distortion. (...) Steel sheet-piles are used not only for holding up the faces of excavations, cofferdams and similar temporary work, but for permanent structures such as quay or wharf walls, river-bank retaining walls, and the like. 1, record 3, English, - steel%20sheet%2Dpile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Steel sheet piling is formed of flat or channel- or Z-shaped sections provided with edge interlock connections, and has a wide range of strength. 3, record 3, English, - steel%20sheet%2Dpile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sheet steel pile: Term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 3, English, - steel%20sheet%2Dpile
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
- Matériaux de construction naturels
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- palplanche métallique
1, record 3, French, palplanche%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- palplanche 2, record 3, French, palplanche
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Profilés métalliques s'emboîtant bord à bord généralement fichés dans le sol, et destinés à résister à une poussée latérale. 2, record 3, French, - palplanche%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les palplanches métalliques ont des profils variés (Z,S, 1 ou U) permettant d'obtenir une bonne inertie de la section dans le sens transversal. Des joints latéraux à emboîtement assurent une continuité longitudinale au rideau. Les palplanches métalliques présentent de nombreux avantages sur [les palplanches en bois et en béton]. Elles sont réutilisables, offrent des joints étanches de grandes longueurs, et une grande variété de modules; de plus elles pénètrent plus facilement dans le sol et sont plus résistantes. On utilise le plus souvent les palplanches pour réaliser des batardeaux, des soutènements (quais, talus), des enceintes de massifs de fondation, des renforcements étanches de digues en terre. 1, record 3, French, - palplanche%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
palplanche : Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 3, French, - palplanche%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cimientos profundos
- Materiales de construcción naturales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- tablestaca metálica
1, record 3, Spanish, tablestaca%20met%C3%A1lica
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-06-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Iron and Steel
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cold-formed sheet piling
1, record 4, English, cold%2Dformed%20sheet%20piling
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sidérurgie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- palplanche formée à froid
1, record 4, French, palplanche%20form%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20froid
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-02-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Construction Materials
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- double end pile 1, record 5, English, double%20end%20pile
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- palplanche jumelée d’extrémité
1, record 5, French, palplanche%20jumel%C3%A9e%20d%26rsquo%3Bextr%C3%A9mit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-02-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- high tensile grade steel sheet piling 1, record 6, English, high%20tensile%20grade%20steel%20sheet%20piling
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
- Parties des bateaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- palplanche d’acier à haute tension
1, record 6, French, palplanche%20d%26rsquo%3Bacier%20%C3%A0%20haute%20tension
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-02-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- straight web steel 1, record 7, English, straight%20web%20steel
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- piling 1, record 7, English, piling
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
- Parties des bateaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- palplanche plate
1, record 7, French, palplanche%20plate
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-01-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Dams and Causeways
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- dam timber 1, record 8, English, dam%20timber
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Barrages et chaussées
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- palplanche de digue
1, record 8, French, palplanche%20de%20digue
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canalisation. 1, record 8, French, - palplanche%20de%20digue
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1982-08-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Foundation Engineering
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- corner connection
1, record 9, English, corner%20connection
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[There are] some types of corner connections, both riveted and welded. In respect to the T connections used, e.g., in cellular cofferdams, it should be noted that in order to function and resist considerable hoop tensions in the cells at right angles to each other, the T connection must be able to undergo plastic deformations which will bend it slightly into a Y shape. 1, record 9, English, - corner%20connection
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sheet pile connections. 2, record 9, English, - corner%20connection
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Technique des fondations
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- palplanche de raccord 1, record 9, French, palplanche%20de%20raccord
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Il y a] quelques types de palplanches de raccord, rivetées ou soudées. En ce qui concerne les raccords en T utilisés par exemple dans les batardeaux cellulaires, il faut noter que pour résister aux tractions considérables enregistrées dans les cellules faisant entre elles des angles droits, ces raccords doivent être capables de subir des déformations plastiques qui les fléchissent légèrement en forme d'Y. 1, record 9, French, - palplanche%20de%20raccord
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1982-08-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Foundation Engineering
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- U-type sheet pile
1, record 10, English, U%2Dtype%20sheet%20pile
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) the catalogues of most European firms give the section-moduli values for their U-type sheet piles as if the wall acted as one unit capable of transmitting full shear through the interlocks in its neutral axis. 1, record 10, English, - U%2Dtype%20sheet%20pile
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Technique des fondations
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- palplanche en U 1, record 10, French, palplanche%20en%20U
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
les catalogues de la plupart des firmes européennes donnent les valeurs du module de résistance des palplanches en U comme si le mur constituait un seul ensemble capable de transmettre l'effort tranchant aux emboîtements situés dans son axe neutre. 1, record 10, French, - palplanche%20en%20U
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-08-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Foundation Engineering
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Peine caisson sheet pile
1, record 11, English, Peine%20caisson%20sheet%20pile
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- Peine piling 1, record 11, English, Peine%20piling
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The driving without splitting interlocks of a continuous wall of Peine caisson sheet piles presents practical difficulties in any soil where large stones or other obstructions may be encountered. 1, record 11, English, - Peine%20caisson%20sheet%20pile
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Technique des fondations
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- palplanche Peine 1, record 11, French, palplanche%20Peine
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) les lourdes palplanches Peine sont en mesure de supporter des charges verticales considérables, outre les charges latérales, alors que les palplanches intermédiaires Krupp, plus légères, ne sont pas prises en compte dans le calcul du module de résistance. 1, record 11, French, - palplanche%20Peine
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Metal Beams and Girders
- Mine Passages
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- box pile 1, record 12, English, box%20pile
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Poutres métalliques
- Galeries et soles (Mines)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- palplanche en caissons
1, record 12, French, palplanche%20en%20caissons
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- caisson 1, record 12, French, caisson
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Cofferdams and Dewatering (Construction)
- Deep Foundations
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- vertical sheet piling 1, record 13, English, vertical%20sheet%20piling
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Épuisements et batardeaux (Construction)
- Fondations profondes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- palplanche verticale
1, record 13, French, palplanche%20verticale
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Structural Framework
- Mine Passages
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- master pile 1, record 14, English, master%20pile
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Charpentes
- Galeries et soles (Mines)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- guide palplanche
1, record 14, French, guide%20palplanche
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Ports
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- steel guide pile 1, record 15, English, steel%20guide%20pile
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Ports
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- pilot d’alignement en acier
1, record 15, French, pilot%20d%26rsquo%3Balignement%20en%20acier
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- palplanche d’alignement en acier 1, record 15, French, palplanche%20d%26rsquo%3Balignement%20en%20acier
masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Metal Beams and Girders
- Mine Passages
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- steel box pile 1, record 16, English, steel%20box%20pile
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Poutres métalliques
- Galeries et soles (Mines)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- palplanche en caisson
1, record 16, French, palplanche%20en%20caisson
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Structural Framework
- Mine Passages
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- taper pile 1, record 17, English, taper%20pile
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Charpentes
- Galeries et soles (Mines)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- palplanche conique
1, record 17, French, palplanche%20conique
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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