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18:44 Apr 3, 2012 |
Italian to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Transport / Transportation / Shipping / tunnel boring machines | |||||||
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| Selected response from: James (Jim) Davis Seychelles Local time: 08:27 | ||||||
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5 +1 | relaxation of the ground |
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relaxation of the ground Explanation: Hi Daniela This is how I normally translate it. Is it an earth-pressure balanced machine? https://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q="relaxa... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 53 mins (2012-04-03 19:37:47 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- An EPB is a special type of TBM, especially useful in loose soils where too much relaxation can cause problems. |
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