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Unterfahrt

English translation: underclearing or underpinning

16:27 Oct 30, 2000
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
German term or phrase: Unterfahrt
general context: Swiss elevator system spec, details relating to the hoistway fittings

specific context: 'Infolge der grossen Unterfahrt von 6 Meter bei den Aufzügen 1.3 & 1.4, sollen permanente Podeste in den Schachtgruben gebaut werden...'

I've found Unterfahrt used several times on the net in the context of hoistway pits, as well as a few other contexts where it seems to be some kind of underground passageway. Would it possible be 'headroom' in this context?
Ken Cox
Local time: 17:47
English translation:underclearing or underpinning
Explanation:
"headroom" refers to a construction heigt, usually referring to the space between a free movement of your head and an obstacle on top, whereas the term "Unterfahrt" in your context probably refers to a space of 6 meters down into the earth.
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Thomas Gornemann
Local time: 09:47
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Summary of answers provided
naunderclearing or underpinning
Thomas Gornemann
nadownward travel
Randi Stenstrop


  

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3 hrs
underclearing or underpinning


Explanation:
"headroom" refers to a construction heigt, usually referring to the space between a free movement of your head and an obstacle on top, whereas the term "Unterfahrt" in your context probably refers to a space of 6 meters down into the earth.

Thomas Gornemann
Local time: 09:47
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5 hrs
downward travel


Explanation:
- my suggestion, having found this:

Enter the required rise (total required elevator travel).

HTH



    Reference: http://www.otis.com/
Randi Stenstrop
Local time: 17:47
Native speaker of: Danish
PRO pts in pair: 265
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