masseoppsett

English translation: embankment

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Norwegian term or phrase:masseoppsett
English translation:embankment
Entered by: JP Lande

20:06 Apr 5, 2008
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering: Industrial / Asfaltarbeid
Norwegian term or phrase: masseoppsett
3.11 Beskrivende *masseoppsett *skal bygges opp etter NS 3420 og Statens vegvesens prosesskode.
Jeanette B.
Local time: 19:43
embankment
Explanation:
I think this is a better term for "masseoppsett": the land over which the road will travel is built up to form an embankment. Hope this helps.
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JP Lande
United States
Local time: 12:43
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3riprap
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riprap


Explanation:
Not entirely sure if "masseoppsett" would be the same as "riprap". Do you have any description of "masseoppsett" in Norwegian?

Example sentence(s):
  • Riprap is a permanent cover of rock used to stabilize streambanks

    Reference: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riprap
JP Lande
United States
Local time: 12:43
Native speaker of: Native in NorwegianNorwegian
PRO pts in category: 2
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Asker: That's all i have..the sentence i pasted in. The word is referring to paving and asphalt work.

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6 days   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
embankment


Explanation:
I think this is a better term for "masseoppsett": the land over which the road will travel is built up to form an embankment. Hope this helps.

Example sentence(s):
  • Embankments constructed on soft foundation have a tendency to spread laterally

    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embankment_%28transportation%29
    Reference: http://www.geosinindo.co.id/appl-embankment.htm
JP Lande
United States
Local time: 12:43
Native speaker of: Native in NorwegianNorwegian
PRO pts in category: 2
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