pall

English translation: bench (ledge)

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Norwegian term or phrase:pall
English translation:bench (ledge)
Entered by: Charlesp

07:19 Jun 30, 2016
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
Norwegian term or phrase: pall
"pall" = horisontal avsats i berget, naturlig eller dannet ved sprengning.
(Hb.025 bergvolum som sprenges ut i en høyde.)

horizontal ledge in the rock, natural or formed by blasting.
(Hb.025 rock volume that is blasted out at a height.)
Charlesp
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Local time: 22:29
bench
Explanation:
I'd go with bench.
BENCH – The horizontal ledge in an excavation or mining operation along which holes are drilled vertically.


The Ansteinsson Reiersen teknisk ordbok defines pall as pallet (obviously not in you case), bench, shelf
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bench


Explanation:
I'd go with bench.
BENCH – The horizontal ledge in an excavation or mining operation along which holes are drilled vertically.


The Ansteinsson Reiersen teknisk ordbok defines pall as pallet (obviously not in you case), bench, shelf


    Reference: http://www.dicle.edu.tr/a/oakkoyun/dersler/mds421files/Gloss...
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agree  brigidm: Dictionary of Rock Blasting Terms and Symbols gives 'bench' but also 'bluff' or 'ledge''.
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agree  Michael Ellis: See diagram in http://technology.infomine.com/reviews/pitsandquarries/welco...
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Reference information:
Charles - maybe this link to rockblasting terms might help.
https://www.google.no/#q=terminology rock blasting

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