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vane

Swedish translation: skovel

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English term or phrase:vane
Swedish translation:skovel
Entered by: Thierry Jamez

12:49 Sep 1, 2004
English to Swedish translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Geology
English term or phrase: vane
Lab test of of soil samples : Complete context :

The laboratory vane shear test consist of inserting a four-bladed vane in the end of a tube sample
and rotating it at a constant rate to determine the torque required to cause a cylindrical surface to be
sheared by the vane. This torque is then converted to a unit shearing resistance of the cylindrical
surface area. The torque is measured by a calibrated torque spring that is attached directly to the
vane.
Anders G
United States
Local time: 21:28
skovel
Explanation:
Tror jag det skall vara
;-)
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Thierry Jamez
Belgium
Local time: 03:28
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Jomenvisst. Tack
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4skovel
Thierry Jamez
2propeller
Reino Havbrandt (X)


  

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skovel


Explanation:
Tror jag det skall vara
;-)


    Reference: http://europa.eu.int/eurodicautom/Controller
Thierry Jamez
Belgium
Local time: 03:28
Native speaker of: French
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propeller


Explanation:
eller?

Reino Havbrandt (X)
Sweden
Local time: 03:28
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Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish, Native in FinnishFinnish
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