Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
ES Vitrified Clay Pipes (VCP)
English answer:
Extra Strength Vitrified Clay Pipes
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Jun 16, 2009 12:49
14 yrs ago
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English term
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ES Vitrified Clay Pipes (VCP)
English
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Construction / Civil Engineering
Dear all,
I would like to know the meaning of "ES" above.
Many thanks!
I would like to know the meaning of "ES" above.
Many thanks!
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| 4 +2 | Extra Strength Vitrified Clay Pipes |
Tan Nguyen
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| 3 +2 | extra strength |
Dr. Andrew Frankland
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Extra Strength Vitrified Clay Pipes
According to the certificate linked below, "ES" means "Extra Strength". See the first paragraph under the section labeled "1.03 MATERIALS"
Excerpt:
Each length of vitrified clay pipe shall be marked with the manufacturer's name or trademark, the location of the plant, and the words "Extra Strength" or the symbol "ES."
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Note added at 34 mins (2009-06-16 13:23:47 GMT)
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The following link also supports "Extra Strength":
http://mirobase.iapmo.org/r&t/directory_master_cert_pdf.asp?...
Excerpt:
The words "Extra Strength" or the symbol "ES" shall be included, when
applicable, to identify the class of pipe.
Excerpt:
Each length of vitrified clay pipe shall be marked with the manufacturer's name or trademark, the location of the plant, and the words "Extra Strength" or the symbol "ES."
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Note added at 34 mins (2009-06-16 13:23:47 GMT)
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The following link also supports "Extra Strength":
http://mirobase.iapmo.org/r&t/directory_master_cert_pdf.asp?...
Excerpt:
The words "Extra Strength" or the symbol "ES" shall be included, when
applicable, to identify the class of pipe.
Note from asker:
| Many thanks, Tan! |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Many thanks Tan!"
+2
33 mins
Dr. Andrew Frankland
Spain
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extra strength
Googled the whole phrase and found the following refs.
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| Thanks a lot, Dr. Andrew! |
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