Oct 3, 2011 13:13
12 yrs ago
French term
United Kingdom
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horizon porteur
French to English
Tech/Engineering
Geology
From a "DIAGNOSTIC GEOTECHNIQUE" of a property that has been damaged.
"Les buts de cette étude sont de :
- Déterminer la structure du sous-sol et son homogénéité,
- Appréhender les causes du sinistre,
- Localiser un horizon porteur en vue de la réalisation de travaux de reprise."
"Les buts de cette étude sont de :
- Déterminer la structure du sous-sol et son homogénéité,
- Appréhender les causes du sinistre,
- Localiser un horizon porteur en vue de la réalisation de travaux de reprise."
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | bearing layer |
kashew
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| 4 | foundation layer |
MartinPorto
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| 3 +1 | load-bearing horizon |
cchat
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| 4 | loadbearing stratum/layer/formation |
Bourth (X)
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| 3 -1 | good/suitable time |
polyglot45
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Proposed translations
+2
1 hr
Selected
bearing layer
*
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Layer, or horizon:
Horizon (géologique) : - Géol. - n.m. Un horizon géologique se définit par une couche horizontale, homogène et continue dont on peut mesurer l'épaisseur, la dureté, la fluidité ou la granulométrie. L'horizon définit tout type de sol ou de roche en y associant son nom pour le décrire comme une strate ayant ses caractéristiques propres, et un faciès caractéristiquement plane. On parle ainsi d'horizon crayeux, marneux, houiller ou pétrolifère, pour décrire une couche composée de ces éléments. ©geopedia.fr
The same word horizon is used in English.
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Here, presumably site investigation for a sound load-bearing layer that will avoid recurrence of the subsidence causing the damage.
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Note added at 1 heure (2011-10-03 14:21:05 GMT)
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Layer, or horizon:
Horizon (géologique) : - Géol. - n.m. Un horizon géologique se définit par une couche horizontale, homogène et continue dont on peut mesurer l'épaisseur, la dureté, la fluidité ou la granulométrie. L'horizon définit tout type de sol ou de roche en y associant son nom pour le décrire comme une strate ayant ses caractéristiques propres, et un faciès caractéristiquement plane. On parle ainsi d'horizon crayeux, marneux, houiller ou pétrolifère, pour décrire une couche composée de ces éléments. ©geopedia.fr
The same word horizon is used in English.
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Note added at 1 heure (2011-10-03 14:24:52 GMT)
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Here, presumably site investigation for a sound load-bearing layer that will avoid recurrence of the subsidence causing the damage.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Guy Bray
: suggest adding an adjective or two: "solid load-bearing...
1 hr
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Yes, good idea.
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| agree |
Layla de Chabot
16 hrs
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Thanks
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "I went with load-bearing layer. Many thanks"
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3 mins
polyglot45
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good/suitable time
"porteur" in the sense of "potential"
finding what appears to be a good time for repairs
finding what appears to be a good time for repairs
Peer comment(s):
| disagree |
Layla de Chabot
: Je ne vois pas en quoi horizon serait syn de temps
17 hrs
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2 hrs
MartinPorto
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foundation layer
could also be foundation level
12 hrs
loadbearing stratum/layer/formation
Presumably there has been subsidence of the foundation, causing damage to the building.
Reprise suggests reprise en sous-oeuvre, or "underpinning", which involves installing a support (wall, piles, etc.) beneath the existing foundation. Of course this support has to either spread the load over of a large area of weaker soil*, or carrying the load down to a layer of stronger soil*, which I take it is what is proposed here.
* "Soil" in the engineering sense, which includes rock.
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Note added at 13 hrs (2011-10-04 02:21:23 GMT)
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www.myfoundationrepairs.com/Foundation_Repair_Definitions.a...
Resistance Pier or Steel Pier – An UNDERPINNING device that is hydraulically driven into the soil to a LOAD BEARING STRATUM and provides its support
www.jimcanning.com/Underpinning.htm
Offering specialist advice on Subsidence, Settlement, UNDERPINNING and other ... bored through the weak strata to a suitable LOAD BEARING STRATUM, possibly rock. ...
www.saberleveling.com/piering/pdf/saber_piering_insert.pdf
UNDERPINNING is the process of modifying an existing foundation system by ... This underpinning, if properly designed ... deficient soil to LOAD-BEARING STRATUM. 5. ...
www.profoundationtech.com/foundation-repair-home.html
One method to accomplish this is referred to as foundation UNDERPINNING; ... to the LOAD BEARING STRATUM that can be found below the surface using push piers. ...
FOUNDATION UNDERPINNING is a process of modifying the foundation system of a structure that is unable to carry existing loads or additional loads within the existing soil conditions. Methods of underpinning include the construction of new or larger footings, driven piles, drilled piers, and hydraulic driven piers. Piering systems are typically drilled or driven deep into the soil and supported into LOAD-BEARING STRATA.
http://www.mays-mcsi.com/svcs2.htm
Horizon is more a pedological term (soil, earth) than an engineering one. Depending on the nature of the structure, a "loadbearing horizon" may be sufficient, though it suggests that it might not be a strong as a "loadbearing stratum" which implies rock rather than soil, therefore taking greater load.
horizon ... 5 Geol. a layer or small thickness of soil or rock identified by physical characteristics, particular fossils, etc.
stratum ... b. Geol. a single layer of sedimentary rock
[Websters]
Reprise suggests reprise en sous-oeuvre, or "underpinning", which involves installing a support (wall, piles, etc.) beneath the existing foundation. Of course this support has to either spread the load over of a large area of weaker soil*, or carrying the load down to a layer of stronger soil*, which I take it is what is proposed here.
* "Soil" in the engineering sense, which includes rock.
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Note added at 13 hrs (2011-10-04 02:21:23 GMT)
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www.myfoundationrepairs.com/Foundation_Repair_Definitions.a...
Resistance Pier or Steel Pier – An UNDERPINNING device that is hydraulically driven into the soil to a LOAD BEARING STRATUM and provides its support
www.jimcanning.com/Underpinning.htm
Offering specialist advice on Subsidence, Settlement, UNDERPINNING and other ... bored through the weak strata to a suitable LOAD BEARING STRATUM, possibly rock. ...
www.saberleveling.com/piering/pdf/saber_piering_insert.pdf
UNDERPINNING is the process of modifying an existing foundation system by ... This underpinning, if properly designed ... deficient soil to LOAD-BEARING STRATUM. 5. ...
www.profoundationtech.com/foundation-repair-home.html
One method to accomplish this is referred to as foundation UNDERPINNING; ... to the LOAD BEARING STRATUM that can be found below the surface using push piers. ...
FOUNDATION UNDERPINNING is a process of modifying the foundation system of a structure that is unable to carry existing loads or additional loads within the existing soil conditions. Methods of underpinning include the construction of new or larger footings, driven piles, drilled piers, and hydraulic driven piers. Piering systems are typically drilled or driven deep into the soil and supported into LOAD-BEARING STRATA.
http://www.mays-mcsi.com/svcs2.htm
Horizon is more a pedological term (soil, earth) than an engineering one. Depending on the nature of the structure, a "loadbearing horizon" may be sufficient, though it suggests that it might not be a strong as a "loadbearing stratum" which implies rock rather than soil, therefore taking greater load.
horizon ... 5 Geol. a layer or small thickness of soil or rock identified by physical characteristics, particular fossils, etc.
stratum ... b. Geol. a single layer of sedimentary rock
[Websters]
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