Glossary entry

Italian term or phrase:

valvolatura

English translation:

equipping / fitting with valves

Added to glossary by Russell Jones
Aug 18, 2011 15:17
13 yrs ago
Italian term

valvolatura

Italian to English Tech/Engineering Construction / Civil Engineering
Two examples from a text on the treatment of hot-rolled tubes for manufacturing micro-piles for tunnel construction.

... al fine di effettuare il taglio a misura, la filettatura nella tipologia necessaria e la valvolatura così come previsto dai capitolati.
Queste tipologie di lavorazioni permettono la valvolatura del palo.
Proposed translations (English)
3 equipping (the pile) with valves
2 sleeving
Change log

Aug 21, 2011 22:02: Russell Jones Created KOG entry

Discussion

Russell Jones (asker) Aug 18, 2011:
Hi Elena - long time! Yes, I've found references to valves in connection with high pressure grouting of micro-pile tubes but I'm worried that there might be a technical term for it.
Elena Ghetti Aug 18, 2011:
(PS intendo madrelingua inglese)
Elena Ghetti Aug 18, 2011:
hi Russell!!
penso che venga da "valvolare" = munire di valvole (providing with valves?) un madrelingua potrà fare di meglio :-) ciao!

Proposed translations

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equipping (the pile) with valves

attached reference paragraph 4.1

I hope this helps
Note from asker:
Thank you Ida
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Many thanks to all. While Lucrezia's sleeving may well be valid, the examples were related to reinforcement bars, so I took the safety option, since this is clealy not incorrect."
4 hrs

sleeving

Note from asker:
Fascinating; thank you
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