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frosttvivlsom

English translation: frost-susceptible

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Danish term or phrase:frosttvivlsom
English translation:frost-susceptible
Entered by: Hanne Rask Sonderborg

20:03 Nov 18, 2008
Danish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / paving surfaces
Danish term or phrase: frosttvivlsom
In the specifications for constructing a fire access route.

Brandvej

40mm græsarmering
250 mm gartner makadam
200 mm BG

Ovennævnte forudsætter at underbunden er frosttvivlsom.

Not/susceptible to frost?

Thanks for any help.
Jandrew
United Kingdom
frost-susceptible
Explanation:
There are 3 levels:
Frostsikker. Frosttvivlsom. Frostfarlig
http://www.belaegningsfraktionen.dk/temablad/Trappetema.pdf

The 3 English examples are from from:
http://books.google.com/books?id=2y-uZzDFOpYC&pg=PT354&lpg=P...
The reinforced soil must be self-draining, non- frost-susceptible and with drains at the base level at frost-free distance from the front
Selected response from:

Hanne Rask Sonderborg
Denmark
Local time: 18:04
Grading comment
Many thanks Hanne.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



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frost-susceptible


Explanation:
There are 3 levels:
Frostsikker. Frosttvivlsom. Frostfarlig
http://www.belaegningsfraktionen.dk/temablad/Trappetema.pdf

The 3 English examples are from from:
http://books.google.com/books?id=2y-uZzDFOpYC&pg=PT354&lpg=P...
The reinforced soil must be self-draining, non- frost-susceptible and with drains at the base level at frost-free distance from the front

Example sentence(s):
  • granular materials are usually stable, free draining and are not frost susceptible
  • The Geogrids are tightened up as the backfill gravel {non-frost-susceptible} is placed
Hanne Rask Sonderborg
Denmark
Local time: 18:04
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish
PRO pts in category: 36
Grading comment
Many thanks Hanne.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Many thanks Hanne.


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agree  Suzanne Blangsted (X)
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agree  Graham Timmins
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