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Term of the Road Dictionary

prefabricated pavement

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
  • Theme : Roads Construction General Items
  • Definition : Pavement in which the large structural elements are produced off site (in a factory or in a mixing area) and assembled on site. Note: the main application is for fast pavement repairs.

vorgefertigte Befestigung

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / German
  • Theme : Straßen Bau Allgemeines
  • Definition : Eine Befestigung, bei der große Konstruktionselemente vor Ort gefertigt werden (in einer Fabrik oder auf einer Herstellungsfläche) und vor Ort zusammengebaut werden. Die Hauptanwendung findet sich bei schnellen Befestigungsreparaturen.