chapim

English translation: tie plate or baseplate

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Portuguese term or phrase:chapim
English translation:tie plate or baseplate

13:30 Apr 5, 2008
Portuguese to English translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Transport / Transportation / Shipping / Railworks
Portuguese term or phrase: chapim
The context is parts of a track:
Chapins metálicos com instalação de fixações Vossloh.
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tie plate or baseplate
Explanation:
De acordo com a Wikipedia:
A tie plate (US) or baseplate (UK) in railroading is a steel plate used between flanged T rail and the crossties. The tie plate increases bearing area and holds the rail to correct gauge. They are fastened to wooden ties by means of spikes or bolts through holes in the plate.
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Ingrid Garcia (X)
2steel plates...
Luiza Modesto


  

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steel plates...


Explanation:
chapim - steel plates forming a connecting passageway between railway cars. Michaelis

É a única tradução que tem a ver com ferrovia.

Luiza Modesto
Brazil
Local time: 16:29
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 12
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Asker: The Portuguese definition is: Chapim - chapa que liga os carris de ferro às travessas;

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tie plate or baseplate


Explanation:
De acordo com a Wikipedia:
A tie plate (US) or baseplate (UK) in railroading is a steel plate used between flanged T rail and the crossties. The tie plate increases bearing area and holds the rail to correct gauge. They are fastened to wooden ties by means of spikes or bolts through holes in the plate.


    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tie_plate
Ingrid Garcia (X)
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