Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Slovak term or phrase:
SOS výklenok (kabína)
English translation:
emergency alcoves and shelters
Added to glossary by
Maria Chmelarova
Aug 27, 2011 10:13
12 yrs ago
Slovak term
SOS výklenok (kabína)
Slovak to English
Tech/Engineering
Engineering (general)
fire safety
Hello
I am translating Slovak text via an English bridge and I am suspecting the that the English translation is not very good. I am therefore posting a question here. In search for the correct English term.
The text is about fires safety in road tunnels
SOS výklenok (kabína)
SOS refuge (cabin)
Výkresová dokumentácia prehľadným spôsobom zobrazuje dôležité informácie uvedené v textovej časti riešenia protipožiarnej bezpečnosti stavby, najmä požiarne úseky, požiarne odolnosti stavebných konštrukcií, zariadenia vzduchotechniky, požiarnotechnické zariadenia, vecné prostriedky protipožiarnej ochrany, polohu a rozmery nástupných plôch atď. Formou schémy sa vyznačí situovanie únikových ciest, osadenie požiarnych výklenkov, SOS kabín, núdzových zálivov a pod.
Drawings show important information listed in the test portion of the project's fire safety design in a clear manner, especially fire compartments, fire resistance of structures, HVAC equipment, fire prevention and suppression equipment, material aids for fire protection, the location and dimensions of deployment areas, etc. A schematic shows the location of escape routes, fire refuges, SOS boxes, lay-bys, and similar facilities.
I am translating Slovak text via an English bridge and I am suspecting the that the English translation is not very good. I am therefore posting a question here. In search for the correct English term.
The text is about fires safety in road tunnels
SOS výklenok (kabína)
SOS refuge (cabin)
Výkresová dokumentácia prehľadným spôsobom zobrazuje dôležité informácie uvedené v textovej časti riešenia protipožiarnej bezpečnosti stavby, najmä požiarne úseky, požiarne odolnosti stavebných konštrukcií, zariadenia vzduchotechniky, požiarnotechnické zariadenia, vecné prostriedky protipožiarnej ochrany, polohu a rozmery nástupných plôch atď. Formou schémy sa vyznačí situovanie únikových ciest, osadenie požiarnych výklenkov, SOS kabín, núdzových zálivov a pod.
Drawings show important information listed in the test portion of the project's fire safety design in a clear manner, especially fire compartments, fire resistance of structures, HVAC equipment, fire prevention and suppression equipment, material aids for fire protection, the location and dimensions of deployment areas, etc. A schematic shows the location of escape routes, fire refuges, SOS boxes, lay-bys, and similar facilities.
Proposed translations
(English)
5 +1 | emergency alcoves and shelters | Maria Chmelarova |
4 +1 | SOS cabin | Michal Zugec |
4 | SOS niche (cabin) | Pavel Prudký |
4 | emergency station | janavio |
Change log
Sep 3, 2011 12:49: Maria Chmelarova Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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3 hrs
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emergency alcoves and shelters
Google books: (Re) Claiming the underground space: proceedings of the ITA world tunneling by Jan Saveur
or type: emergency alcoves ........
(with photos, pictures, drawings...)
"vyklenok" literally = alcove or recess
or type: emergency alcoves ........
(with photos, pictures, drawings...)
"vyklenok" literally = alcove or recess
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
+1
16 mins
SOS cabin
Example sentence:
SOS cabins are the basic element of the road tunnel safety
26 mins
SOS niche (cabin)
pro ten výklenek existuje hezký termín (který se mimochodem přenesl i do marketingu)
viz také výskyty na webu + fotografie ke kontektům
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Note added at 1 hr (2011-08-27 11:37:11 GMT)
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ooops, zde jsou tedy ty obrázky k "SOS niche" http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=cs&cp=7&gs_id=1e&xhr=t&q="...
viz také výskyty na webu + fotografie ke kontektům
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Note added at 1 hr (2011-08-27 11:37:11 GMT)
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ooops, zde jsou tedy ty obrázky k "SOS niche" http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=cs&cp=7&gs_id=1e&xhr=t&q="...
Reference:
2 days 8 hrs
emergency station
For "SOS výklenok" have a look at a picture of safety features in a tunnel here : http://www.dublinporttunnel.ie/safety/ It is a website of The Dublin Port Tunnel (which is 6km long ), where fire points, exits & safety equipment are explained.
"SOS kabína" would translate as emergency cabin
"SOS kabína" would translate as emergency cabin
Example sentence:
Emergency Stations. Emergency Stations on the left have direct telephones to Operator and fire extinguishers.
Reference:
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