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BLOC APPUI [2 records]

Record 1 2013-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loads and Weights (Transport.)
  • Freight Service (Rail Transport)
DEF

Piece of wood placed on a gate to distribute pressure over the face of the load. It is also used as a reinforcement for loads when the anchored load method is used.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poids et charges (Transports)
  • Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
DEF

Pièce de bois qui répartit la tension du feuillard sur toute la charge. Le bloc d'appui sert aussi de pièce de protection dans un chargement ancré.

OBS

bloc d'appui : terme uniformisé par le Canadien Pacifique.

OBS

timonerie de frein.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scaffolding
  • Rough Carpentry
OBS

Figure - scaffold construction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Échafaudage
  • Charpenterie

Spanish

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