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15:43 Sep 2, 2013 |
Norwegian to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering | |||||||
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4 | auto-tensioning (by weights) |
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3 -1 | weighted tension |
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weighted tension Explanation: The correct term would have been easier to find if we had the whole sentence, as the corresponding term is multiple words. See bottom of page 26 on the first reference Reference: http://www.jernbaneverket.no/PageFiles/13736/slikfungererjer... Reference: http://www.fieldlines.com/index.php?topic=139093.0 |
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auto-tensioning (by weights) Explanation: "Auto-tensioning" seems to be the most usual term for this. The references give explanations. You may need to add "by weights" depending on the context. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 5 days (2013-09-08 11:39:21 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- Thanks for letting us know, Rosica. Example sentence(s):
Reference: /http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overhead_line Reference: http://www.railway-technical.com/etracp.shtml#Overhead-Line-... |
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