Jun 15, 2005 14:27
19 yrs ago
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Italiano term

tenuta all'acqua e sottospinte

Da Italiano a Inglese Tecnico/Meccanico Architettura
Again, from an architectural proposal.

This is an item from an invoice. "Opere di fondazione speciale (palificate, paratie, solettone e muri con probabili necessita' di tenuta all'acqua e sottospinte)."

I'm not sure exactly what's meant by "tenuta all'acqua e sottospinte".

thanks again

Discussion

Non-ProZ.com Jun 15, 2005:
thanks, but does 'waterproofing' cover both elements? What does sottospinte mean here?

Proposed translations

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waterproofness

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Note added at 59 mins (2005-06-15 15:26:34 GMT)
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SOTTOSPINTA - PRESSURE FROM BELOW... THIS IS NOT A TECHNICAL TERM THOUGH.

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Note added at 59 mins (2005-06-15 15:26:43 GMT)
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UNDERLYING PRESSURE
Peer comment(s):

agree Peter Cox : agree but "waterproofing" fits better!
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waterproofing and hydrostatic lift, upward water thrust

si tratta della spinta idrostatica dell'acqua sulle fondamenta. il testo sottintende lavori/opere di contenimento/assorbimento delle sottospinte

... and the hydrostatic lift from there carried most of the load. ... The Slings were delicate; without firm foundations, most buildings on Opal were held ...
www.baen.com/chapters/W200301/0671877917___2.htm
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