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Spanish term or phrase:
base de asiento
English translation:
bearing surface
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Henry Hinds
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base de asiento
In conjunction with "superficie de asiento."
Heading : Terraplenes
subheading 1 Materiales
Subheading 2 Método Constructivo
La **base de asiento** de los terraplanes deberá someterse a compactación especial. A tal fin, en la capa de suelo de 20 cm. de profundidad bajo la *superficie de asiento* se determinará la densidad (A) del suelo natural y la densidad máxima (B) obtenida en el ensayo de compactación natural de esa capa de suelo con respecto al ensayo (A/B x 100)
Heading : Terraplenes
subheading 1 Materiales
Subheading 2 Método Constructivo
La **base de asiento** de los terraplanes deberá someterse a compactación especial. A tal fin, en la capa de suelo de 20 cm. de profundidad bajo la *superficie de asiento* se determinará la densidad (A) del suelo natural y la densidad máxima (B) obtenida en el ensayo de compactación natural de esa capa de suelo con respecto al ensayo (A/B x 100)
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| 5 | bearing surface |
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| 5 -1 | Footing |
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Footing
base de apoyo = footing
I found this defiition in the OSHA dictionary of construction terms.
The footings are the portion of the foundation that transfers the weight of the structure to the soil. Generally the footing and foundation will be built by the same contractor. After the the excavation is complete you are ready for the footings. The footings are generally made of concrete with steel reinforcement. Most residential footings are between 16"-24" wide and 8"-12" thick. The width of the footing helps spread the weight of the house to prevent excessive settlement.
I found this defiition in the OSHA dictionary of construction terms.
The footings are the portion of the foundation that transfers the weight of the structure to the soil. Generally the footing and foundation will be built by the same contractor. After the the excavation is complete you are ready for the footings. The footings are generally made of concrete with steel reinforcement. Most residential footings are between 16"-24" wide and 8"-12" thick. The width of the footing helps spread the weight of the house to prevent excessive settlement.
Reference:
http://www.infoforbuilding.com/Footings_foundation_N.html
http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/compliance_assistance/spanish/osha_construction_terms_spen.html
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