Mar 20, 2023 14:57
1 yr ago
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French term
arc-boutement
French to English
Tech/Engineering
Nuclear Eng/Sci
fuel rod extraction
Context: la ou chaque dent est configurée pour s’opposer à l’extraction de la partie de fixation hors de la gaine par arc-boutement des dents contre la surface interne de la gaine
PR task and translated as:
the or each tooth is configured to resist extraction of the attachment portion from the sleeve by arcing the teeth against the inner surface of the sleeve;
Not sure that arcing is the right way to express "overcenter".
Suggestions would be welcome.
TIA Chris.
PR task and translated as:
the or each tooth is configured to resist extraction of the attachment portion from the sleeve by arcing the teeth against the inner surface of the sleeve;
Not sure that arcing is the right way to express "overcenter".
Suggestions would be welcome.
TIA Chris.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | pressing against |
Bourth
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| 3 +1 | buttressing or bracing |
Sakshi Garg
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| 3 | butting against |
SafeTex
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| 2 | underpinning |
Adrian MM.
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Change log
Mar 20, 2023 16:10: writeaway changed "Field" from "Law/Patents" to "Tech/Engineering"
Proposed translations
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pressing against
I assume this system is beatable, i.e. it is actually possible to extract the thingy from the sleeve.
I assimilate it to any kind of 'reverse' profile that slips easily into something (wait for it...) but is difficult to remove ... like a cat's (among others) penis, which is barbed.
Now, take a bottle brush of a certain diameter and a tube of a considerably smaller diameter with peripheral ridges on the inside. The brush can slide easily into the tube since the bristles will align themselves axially with the tube. However, there will be some resistance when you try to pull it back out because the ends of the bristles will press against the ridges.
If the teeth in your device are hinged, I imagine it would be very difficult indeed to extract the thing since the teeth would dig into the metal of the sleeve and force is applied. Assuming the thing IS extractible, I also assume the teeth are fixed and are of such a shape and radial dimension that they will exert a certain resistance to extraction, but pressing (hard) against the inside of the sleeve.
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Note added at 3 hrs (2023-03-20 18:49:04 GMT)
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Other examples of the principle would be any number of plastic bungs on the end of anything cylindrically hollow and the plastic stoppers on bottles of sparkling wine.
And an example of non-buttressing and non-bracing would be a large proportion of the French populace who are currently up in arms about pension reform and s'arc-boutent contre la réforme. No buttressing, just pushing back, against. Here the CGT is turning the tables: Malgré cela, le gouvernement s'arque [sic!] boute sur sa mesure phare, le recul de l'âge légal de départ à 64 ans qui cristallise les oppositions.
"s'arc-bouter sur, à, contre quelque chose, y prendre appui pour exercer une pesée plus forte ou offrir une résistance plus grande à la poussée". [Lexis]
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Note added at 7 hrs (2023-03-20 22:15:48 GMT)
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Erratum: For 'sleeve and force is applied' read 'sleeve AS force is applied'.
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Note added at 7 hrs (2023-03-20 22:16:57 GMT)
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Oh dear!
Erratum 2: 'but pressing (hard) against the inside of the sleeve' --> 'BY pressing (hard) against the inside of the sleeve"
I assimilate it to any kind of 'reverse' profile that slips easily into something (wait for it...) but is difficult to remove ... like a cat's (among others) penis, which is barbed.
Now, take a bottle brush of a certain diameter and a tube of a considerably smaller diameter with peripheral ridges on the inside. The brush can slide easily into the tube since the bristles will align themselves axially with the tube. However, there will be some resistance when you try to pull it back out because the ends of the bristles will press against the ridges.
If the teeth in your device are hinged, I imagine it would be very difficult indeed to extract the thing since the teeth would dig into the metal of the sleeve and force is applied. Assuming the thing IS extractible, I also assume the teeth are fixed and are of such a shape and radial dimension that they will exert a certain resistance to extraction, but pressing (hard) against the inside of the sleeve.
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Note added at 3 hrs (2023-03-20 18:49:04 GMT)
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Other examples of the principle would be any number of plastic bungs on the end of anything cylindrically hollow and the plastic stoppers on bottles of sparkling wine.
And an example of non-buttressing and non-bracing would be a large proportion of the French populace who are currently up in arms about pension reform and s'arc-boutent contre la réforme. No buttressing, just pushing back, against. Here the CGT is turning the tables: Malgré cela, le gouvernement s'arque [sic!] boute sur sa mesure phare, le recul de l'âge légal de départ à 64 ans qui cristallise les oppositions.
"s'arc-bouter sur, à, contre quelque chose, y prendre appui pour exercer une pesée plus forte ou offrir une résistance plus grande à la poussée". [Lexis]
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Note added at 7 hrs (2023-03-20 22:15:48 GMT)
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Erratum: For 'sleeve and force is applied' read 'sleeve AS force is applied'.
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Note added at 7 hrs (2023-03-20 22:16:57 GMT)
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Oh dear!
Erratum 2: 'but pressing (hard) against the inside of the sleeve' --> 'BY pressing (hard) against the inside of the sleeve"
Note from asker:
| The teeth are actually spring steel and not hinged as I had first thought. Curved upwards so easy to push in but difficult/impossible to pull out. |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you."
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Sakshi Garg
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buttressing or bracing
In construction, "arc-boutement" refers to a structural element that is designed to provide support or reinforcement to a load-bearing element.
It's use is common in the design of arches, domes, and other structures that require additional support to prevent collapse or failure. By providing additional support through the use of "arc-boutement", engineers can ensure that the structure can withstand the forces placed upon it and maintain its stability and integrity.
It's use is common in the design of arches, domes, and other structures that require additional support to prevent collapse or failure. By providing additional support through the use of "arc-boutement", engineers can ensure that the structure can withstand the forces placed upon it and maintain its stability and integrity.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Andrew Bramhall
: Yes, but there is a difference between buttressing and bracing though!
14 mins
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1 day 8 hrs
Adrian MM.
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Works in: Spanish to English, English to Spanish, French to English, and 6 more.
underpinning
Careful how arcing is pronounced !
... des dents contre la surface interne de la gaine : of the teeth against the internal area of the sheath.
Otherwise, let unwise heads 'bouter' out of this question.
... des dents contre la surface interne de la gaine : of the teeth against the internal area of the sheath.
Otherwise, let unwise heads 'bouter' out of this question.
Example sentence:
A cable underpinning comprising: an electrical cable having a flexible sheath.
1 day 9 hrs
butting against
Not quite the same as "pressing against", nor "buttressing", which has the meaning of "supporting"
if the rod is extracted it butts against the teeth
if the rod is extracted it butts against the teeth
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Andrew Bramhall
: I think the word you're actually thinking of is 'abuts/abutting';
8 days
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