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DISTRIBUTION MAIN [1 record]

Record 1 2017-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Distribution (Water Supply)
  • Public Utilities (Civil Engineering)
CONT

The [water distribution] network is composed of transmission or feeder mains, usually 12 in. (30 cm) or more in diameter, and lateral mains along each street, or in some cities along alleys between the streets. The mains are installed in grids so that lateral mains can be fed from both ends where possible.

OBS

water main; main: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Distribution de l'eau
  • Services d'utilité publique (Génie civil)
DEF

Conduite sous pression émanant directement du réservoir et alimentant les dérivations constituant la distribution.

CONT

Lorsque la canalisation maîtresse assure à la fois les secours d'incendie et les besoins journaliers, les conduites d'incendie doivent être indépendantes de celles du service journalier à partir de leur entrée dans le bâtiment à défendre.

OBS

conduite maîtresse; conduite principale; canalisation principale: termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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