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English translation: the [thrusts on the downhill side] of the retaining wall

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Italian term or phrase:	spinte a valle
English translation:	the [thrusts on the downhill side] of the retaining wall
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14:31 Dec 10, 2011

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Italian term or phrase: spinte a valle

Here is the sentence:

Nelle verifiche, per azioni si intendono le risultanti delle spinte a tergo della paratia e per resistenze
si intendono le risultanti delle spinte a valle della paratia e le reazioni dei sistemi di vincolo.

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Dareth Pray KudoZ activity Questions: 36 (1 open) (1 without valid answers) (1 closed without grading) Answers: 25
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the [thrusts on the downhill side] of the retaining wall

Explanation:
this.

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Tom in London
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:45

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Thanks Tom! This is very clear and descriptive.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer

Summary of answers provided

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the [thrusts on the downhill side] of the retaining wall

Tom in London

(total) passive resistance

Russell Jones

downstream forces

Daniel Frisano Paulon

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2 mins confidence:

downstream forces

Explanation:

Daniel Frisano Paulon
Italy
Local time: 19:45
Works in field
Native speaker of:

Italian,

Friulian
PRO pts in category: 61

3 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

the [thrusts on the downhill side] of the retaining wall

Explanation:
this.

Tom in London
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:45
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 706

Grading comment

Thanks Tom! This is very clear and descriptive.

26 mins confidence:

(total) passive resistance

Explanation:
(total) passive resistance
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Russell Jones
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:45
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 488

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Dec 11, 2011 - Changes made by Tom in London:
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