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13:09 Apr 25, 2001 |
German to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering | |||||||
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na | doubling (double walls) |
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na | cavity wall system |
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doubling (double walls) Explanation: The contractor is using a modular form system to cast the concrete foundation wall. The foundation walls will double as thermal heat storage walls because the tubing that was tied to the rebar will eventually carry hot water produced by rooftop collectors through the foundation walls. Reference: http://enertia.com/foundatn.htm |
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cavity wall system Explanation: used for all kinds of construction, not only saunas structural engineering, extensively used in UK |
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