Glossary entry

Dutch term or phrase:

uit het slot lopende damwanden

English translation:

sheet-piling breaking out of the interlocks

Added to glossary by Lianne van de Ven
Dec 27, 2012 14:44
11 yrs ago
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Dutch term

het slot lopende damwanden

Dutch to English Tech/Engineering Construction / Civil Engineering underground/subterranean constructions
In an article about realising dry construction pits using soil injection, the following:

onze calamiteitenservice komt in actie als een bouwkuip niet waterdicht blijkt (uit het slot lopende damwanden, wellen of andere oorzaken).
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Jan 1, 2013 22:42: Lianne van de Ven Created KOG entry

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sheet-piling breaking out of the interlocks

The ability of the two interlocks engaged in each other to pivot also makes it possible for the interlocks to execute a compensating movement, at least within thresholds, thereby simultaneously preventing a break in the interlocks.
http://www.faqs.org/patents/app/20120269583

Search e.g.: Sealants can prevent corrosion in sheet piling interlocks, because they prevent ... is materially flexible enough that it will not break out of the interlock after the...
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Note added at 48 mins (2012-12-27 15:33:28 GMT)
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ps: de uitdrukking is "uit het slot lopen"
Note from asker:
Thanks Lianne - much appreciated
Peer comment(s):

agree Jack den Haan : Or to be more precise: sheet-piling breaking out of the dam(n) interlocks ;-)
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Dank je, Jack.
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