Jul 25, 2013 00:25
11 yrs ago
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English term
bonus
English
Tech/Engineering
Engineering (general)
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The safety and risk potential are brought together to rate a tunnel. The safety potential is multiplied by the tunnel-specific risk factor which is derived from the risk potential calculated. This means that it is very well possible for tunnels to be awarded a bonus, depending on their risk potential, that could significantly improve the result from the safety potential. Tunnels with a medium to low risk potential hence do not have to fulfil the same high safety requirements (safety potential) as tunnels with a very high risk potential. This complies with the EU Directive on minimum safety standards for tunnels in the Trans-European Transport Network (2004/54/EC) which makes certain safety measures contingent upon existing risk parameters.
I guess "a bonus" in this sentence means the factor of positive rating.
Am I right?
I think I incompletely understand the whole sentence of "This means that it is very well possible for tunnels to be awarded a bonus, depending on their risk potential, that could significantly improve the result from the safety potential."
It would be helpful if someone could explain this with different words. thanks
The safety and risk potential are brought together to rate a tunnel. The safety potential is multiplied by the tunnel-specific risk factor which is derived from the risk potential calculated. This means that it is very well possible for tunnels to be awarded a bonus, depending on their risk potential, that could significantly improve the result from the safety potential. Tunnels with a medium to low risk potential hence do not have to fulfil the same high safety requirements (safety potential) as tunnels with a very high risk potential. This complies with the EU Directive on minimum safety standards for tunnels in the Trans-European Transport Network (2004/54/EC) which makes certain safety measures contingent upon existing risk parameters.
I guess "a bonus" in this sentence means the factor of positive rating.
Am I right?
I think I incompletely understand the whole sentence of "This means that it is very well possible for tunnels to be awarded a bonus, depending on their risk potential, that could significantly improve the result from the safety potential."
It would be helpful if someone could explain this with different words. thanks
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points - positively affecting the tunnel safety rating
"I guess "a bonus" in this sentence means the factor of positive rating. Am I right?"
Yes, I believe you are right in your assessment of the term "bonus" in the passage. The safety potential rating would be positively affected, thus the term "bonus". It really means positive point assessment.
EXAMPLE TEXT:
"This means that it is very well possible for tunnels to be awarded a bonus, depending on their risk potential, that could significantly improve the result from the safety potential."
REPHRASED:
Tunnels can be ranked more positively (bonus points) depending on the risk potential determined.
The article in the reference URL explains how tunnels are rated and ranked for safety in the EU. A point system is used.
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Note added at 1 day17 hrs (2013-07-26 17:33:20 GMT)
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The inspection and rating process are performed to ensure that the tunnels are safe for motorists. The ratings effect the tunnel authorities in that if they get a low rating, they must take action to improve the tunnel in question. So, if the risk potential is low, the safety evaluation will be positive, thus requiring no construction or actions to improve it. The ratings are important both for the safety of motorists and to the financial burden a low rating could cause. HTH
Yes, I believe you are right in your assessment of the term "bonus" in the passage. The safety potential rating would be positively affected, thus the term "bonus". It really means positive point assessment.
EXAMPLE TEXT:
"This means that it is very well possible for tunnels to be awarded a bonus, depending on their risk potential, that could significantly improve the result from the safety potential."
REPHRASED:
Tunnels can be ranked more positively (bonus points) depending on the risk potential determined.
The article in the reference URL explains how tunnels are rated and ranked for safety in the EU. A point system is used.
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Note added at 1 day17 hrs (2013-07-26 17:33:20 GMT)
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The inspection and rating process are performed to ensure that the tunnels are safe for motorists. The ratings effect the tunnel authorities in that if they get a low rating, they must take action to improve the tunnel in question. So, if the risk potential is low, the safety evaluation will be positive, thus requiring no construction or actions to improve it. The ratings are important both for the safety of motorists and to the financial burden a low rating could cause. HTH
Reference:
http://www.tunnel-online.info/en/artikel/tunnel_2010-06_Safety_in_Road_Tunnels_997235.html
Note from asker:
| Thank you for your answer and reference URL. I read them thoroughly. However, I still don't understand why risk potential can affect in a positive way to the safety evaluation of tunnel. Could you kindly explain more? |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "thank you. I'm clear the meaning of the sentence now because of your explanation."
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