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Record 1 2011-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipbuilding
  • Special Water Transport
CONT

The cargo tank of the FSO is designed by the Leak Before Failure (LBF) concept in conformity with the self-supporting tank type B in IMO Gas Code. In fatigue design of the type B tank, the builder thought it indispensable that the actual structural construction tolerance be better than the tolerance assumed in the design. Although the hull structure is not subjected to the type B by IMO Gas Code, it structure was evaluated in order to ensure reliability equivalent to that of the cargo tank.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions navales
  • Transports par bateaux spéciaux
DEF

Sur les vraquiers transportant du gaz liquéfié, réservoir spécialement conçu pour supporter la pression hydrostatique et les efforts dynamiques du contenu et rattaché au navire par quelques points d'ancrage seulement.

Spanish

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Record 2 1996-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

[A] tank body to which the upper coupler, the landing gear and the semi-trailer running gear are directly attached.

OBS

When installed on a straight truck, this type of tank is supported by three or four cradles directly mounted on the chassis frame side rails.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Citerne à laquelle viennent se fixer directement la contre-sellette d'attelage, les béquilles et le train roulant d'une semi-remorque.

OBS

Lorsqu'elle est montée sur un camion porteur, cette citerne repose sur trois ou quatre berceaux fixés directement aux longerons du cadre de châssis.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
DEF

Tanque que tiene directamente fijados la quinta rueda superior, los soportes y el tren rodante de un semirremolque.

OBS

Cuando se monta sobre un camión portador, este tipo de tanque deposita su peso sobre tres o cuatro soportes que están directamente fijados a los largueros del bastidor del chasis.

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