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close-butt end (sentence)

Italian translation: la giunzione (di testa)

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English term or phrase:close-butt end (sentence)
Italian translation:la giunzione (di testa)
Entered by: Sergio Scotti

15:37 Mar 9, 2004
English to Italian translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
English term or phrase: close-butt end (sentence)
bid for the construction of a building

7.2.3.4.1 Column splices and butt joints of struts and compression members (depending on contact for load transmission) shall be accurately ground ****and close-butt end over the whole section*** with a tolerance not exceeding 0.2 mm locally at any place.

could you confirm that a verb is missing or could you explain the meaning of the sentence between *** with other words?
Elena Ghetti
Italy
Local time: 11:40
v.s.
Explanation:
Butt end si riferisce a giunzione 'di testa'. Nel contesto direi
.. la giunzione (di testa) deve essere precisa e non superare in nessun punto la tolleranza di 0.2mm
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Sergio Scotti
United States
Local time: 04:40
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grazie a tutti, mi avete aiutato tantissimo, adesso è chiaro!
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Summary of answers provided
5fissati aderentemente (or con aderenza)su tutta la sezione..
Michael Deliso
3nota
Gian
3v.s.
Sergio Scotti


  

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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
nota


Explanation:
credo che dica che le saldature vanno accuratamente molate e quelle "close-butt end" vanno molate lungo tutta la sezione con una tolleranza ugale o inferiore a 0.2 mm...

Gian
Italy
Local time: 11:40
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38 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
fissati aderentemente (or con aderenza)su tutta la sezione..


Explanation:
or = aderente, combaciante,molto accostato.
Hi Elena hope it helps


Michael Deliso
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42 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
v.s.


Explanation:
Butt end si riferisce a giunzione 'di testa'. Nel contesto direi
.. la giunzione (di testa) deve essere precisa e non superare in nessun punto la tolleranza di 0.2mm


    Reference: http://www.comerspa.it/raccsaldaturatesta3.html
Sergio Scotti
United States
Local time: 04:40
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PRO pts in category: 20
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grazie a tutti, mi avete aiutato tantissimo, adesso è chiaro!
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