16:26 Feb 16, 2012 |
Spanish to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Mike Sadler (X) United Kingdom Local time: 12:05 | ||||||
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4 +1 | asphalt (strip) |
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4 | asphalt road surface |
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4 | road surface |
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4 | Asphalt road/pavement |
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asphalt road surface Explanation: should be asfáltica not asfaltatica Asphalt road surface should be smooth | TheGazette thegazette.com/2011/10/16/asphalt-road-surface-should-be-smooth/ 16 Oct 2011 – I am writing regarding the new asphalt road surface on First Avenue between Collins Road NE and 40th Street NE. One would think that a ... Road Surfacing - HTMA |
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road surface Explanation: That isn't to say that any of the three alternatives already offered would not be perfectly adequate as in my view they are, but if it were me doing the translation I'd go with this. Wikipedia seems to agree. I've referenced it below. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_surface |
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asphalt (strip) Explanation: Asphalt Mildura - Laying Next Asphalt Strip Video 6.mov http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM59TnENNGg asphalt strip http://tiny.cc/zamo8 -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 hrs (2012-02-16 18:32:33 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Just to add that "strip" is in brackets as "asphalt strip" is technically what it is and would be fine if the context was to do with paving, but "asphalt" alone in your context is enough and, of course, other answers proposed here are fine in the given context too. |
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Asphalt road/pavement Explanation: Asphalt road/pavement -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 6 mins (2012-02-16 16:33:30 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- "Cinta" in this context is used like "ribbon of highway". The damage to the oil pan (Carter) is attributed to the metallic plates attached to the asphalt road. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 9 mins (2012-02-16 16:36:44 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- www.miamidade.gov/wasd/library/Donation/part-3/02765.pdfFil... Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Quick View This section consists of pavement markings and traffic signs on the Drawings, ... Reflective markers shall be installed in the pavement in accordance with ... Any portions of the stripes damaged by passing traffic or from other causes shall be ... requirements, asphalt shall have been in place for 30 days before application of ... [PDF] PAVEMENT MARKING SPECIFICATION-Revised 9/00 www.arlingtontx.gov/.../SECT15 - Pvm't Markings.pdfFil... Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Quick View pavement markings of the types, colors, shapes, sizes, widths, and thickness shown on the ... use of pans, aprons or similar appliances, which the die overruns, will not be ... Pavement Markings and Markers," of this specification except for measurement ..... conform to the requirements of "Asphalts, Oils and Emulsions," and ... [PDF] Chip Sealing: www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/mtag/ch5_chip_seals.pdfFile Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Quick View binder (normally asphalt rubber) is applied, followed by a layer of aggregate, and rolling. ... Generally, chip seals are not used on roads with AADT > 40000. ..... same in a SAM or SAMI to avoid damage to the membrane due to pick-up by the ..... The weight of the carpet and oil, pan and oil, or geotextile material and oil is ... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 10 mins (2012-02-16 16:37:14 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- eski :)) -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 12 mins (2012-02-16 16:39:08 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?mwsId...fn=IF5-7...File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Quick View Stamark tapes are durable, reflective pavement marking tapes used to mark asphalt and ... on new asphalt or as an overlay marking on most asphalt and concrete .... 5-way Penetrant, WD-40™ or equivalent light oil ... water to clean and lubricate the steel drums during ... vehicles without surface damage, the road may be ... road: Definition, Synonyms from Answers.com www.answers.com › Library › Literature & Languageroad n. ( Abbr. Rd. ) An open, generally public way for the passage of vehicles, ... durable method for building roads, and asphalt and concrete also began to be used. ..... Autobahn, the Trans-Canada Highway, and the Pan-American Highway. ..... Crash barriers, Raised pavement markers, and other forms of Road -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 5 days (2012-02-21 17:29:31 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- Thanks for your comment, Laura: I thought Mike's answer was right on, too. Hi from Mexico, eski :)) |
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