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TRANSVERSE BEAM [2 records]

Record 1 2016-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
DEF

A rigid transverse structural element connecting the longitudinal beams of a bridge deck.

OBS

A supported crossbeam may act as a floor beam.

OBS

crossbeam; transverse beam: terms and definition proposed by the World Road Association.

Key term(s)
  • cross beam

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

Élément transversal rigide réunissant les longerons dans l'ossature d'un tablier de pont.

OBS

Une entretoise sur appui peut assurer simultanément la fonction de pièce de pont.

OBS

entretoise : terme et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
OBS

transverse beam: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
OBS

Plateforme de redressage.

OBS

poutre transversale : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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