Glossary entry

Norwegian term or phrase:

landkar

English translation:

abutment(s)

Added to glossary by Helen Johnson
Sep 25, 2005 14:10
18 yrs ago
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Norwegian term

landkar

Norwegian to English Tech/Engineering Construction / Civil Engineering bridge construction
..fylling/telbakefylling inntil fundamenter og landkar, utlegging av plastring...
I can't work out what this is - something that is supportive/in contact with the ground. Have seen references in Norwegian but I need the technical term if anyone knows it, please.
Thanks in advance!
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abutment(s)

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Peer comment(s):

agree Vedis Bjørndal : or maybe 'abutment pier' (landkar på bru) - see Ansteinsson-Reiersen
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