soft zones of reinforcement

Japanese translation: 強化された/する柔らかい部分

13:24 Feb 4, 2015
English to Japanese translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / tunnel, shaft, duct bank
English term or phrase: soft zones of reinforcement
Hello. The phrase "soft zones" is used in the following sentence.

Particular attention shall be paid to the stability of the reinforcement cage during placing, methods fo forming and locating box-outs, "soft" zones of reinforcement at the tunnel eye locations.

What is the "soft zones of reinforcement"?

トンネルの発進坑口には、鉄筋の柔らかい部分があるのでしょうか?「柔らかい部分」とそのままでしょうか?
donguri
Local time: 15:07
Japanese translation:強化された/する柔らかい部分
Explanation:
Based on previous information I think this probably refers to softer sections of the area that is/will be reinforced. I'm guessing "soft" means areas where the earth is less stable, sandy, loose, etc.
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2 +1強化された/する柔らかい部分
David Patrick
2弱い部分
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強化された/する柔らかい部分


Explanation:
Based on previous information I think this probably refers to softer sections of the area that is/will be reinforced. I'm guessing "soft" means areas where the earth is less stable, sandy, loose, etc.

David Patrick
Ireland
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 11

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弱い部分


Explanation:
箱抜きなどで弱くなっている部分?

cinefil
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Local time: 15:07
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