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Term of the Road Dictionary

waterproofing layer

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
  • Theme : Structures Bridges
  • Definition : Layer (or course) consisting of a material (or combination of materials) which forms an impervious membrane to protect a bridge deck from the ingress of water and de-icing salts [CEN].
  • Synonyms : waterproofing course

Dichtungsschicht

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / German
  • Theme : Kunstbauten (syn. Ingenieurbauwerke DE; syn.Ingenierubau AT) Brücken
  • Definition : Lage (oder Schicht), die aus einem Material (oder einer Kombination von Materialien) besteht und eine undurchlässige Membrane bildet, um eine Brückentafel vor dem Eindringen von Wasser oder Auftausalzen zu schützen (CEN).

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