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Vange

English translation: stringer

15:20 Feb 23, 2023
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
Norwegian term or phrase: Vange
This appears in safety training materials relating to a fall protection device to be used when working on scaffolding:

Begge ender av vangen skal være fastmontert i spir. Vangen skal være låst til spirene med låselepper. Fanglinekrok skal kun festes i nederste del av vangen. Fanglinekrok skal kun festes i nederste del av vangen.
Michael Purvis
English translation:stringer
Explanation:
Stringer
(Carriages, Cut Jacks,) The inclined boards or laminations in which the treads and risers are attached. Stringers provide the support for the stairs.

My Ansteinsson Reiersen technical dictionary gives the following: (sidestykke, vegg, bjekle in bunnramme) string, sidewall, bed
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eodd
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stringer


Explanation:
Stringer
(Carriages, Cut Jacks,) The inclined boards or laminations in which the treads and risers are attached. Stringers provide the support for the stairs.

My Ansteinsson Reiersen technical dictionary gives the following: (sidestykke, vegg, bjekle in bunnramme) string, sidewall, bed


    https://www.stairsupplies.com/resources/wood-stair-advice/stair-parts-glossary/
    https://ordnet.dk/ddo/ordbog?query=vange
eodd
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agree  Adrian MM.: https://iate.europa.eu/search/result/1677170102032/1 Ansteinsson, 1990 -> [string, sidewall; bed] + cheek (!)
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