枕群

English translation: blocks/pads

05:43 Mar 6, 2004
Japanese to English translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering
Japanese term or phrase: 枕群
structure foundation
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English translation:blocks/pads
Explanation:
枕: block, pad
群: group, set

枕 generally means "pillow", but in a mechanical context it can be translated "block" (in the sense of putting something "up on blocks") or "pad".

Sources: Kenkyusha's New Collegiate J-E Dictionary and Kodansha's E-J Dictionary


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3Pile cluster
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blocks/pads


Explanation:
枕: block, pad
群: group, set

枕 generally means "pillow", but in a mechanical context it can be translated "block" (in the sense of putting something "up on blocks") or "pad".

Sources: Kenkyusha's New Collegiate J-E Dictionary and Kodansha's E-J Dictionary




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Pile cluster


Explanation:
See reference. The idea is a bunch of piles in one location. Please check if this fits your context.


    Reference: http://www.tpub.com/content/construction/14044/css/14044_293...
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