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Failure (F
défaillance, R avarie, insuficienta, prabusire, slabire,
defectiune, pana, deranjament, ruptura, dizlocare, surpare,
distrugere, dezastru, pierderea functionalitatii) The
termination of the ability of an item to perform a
required function. See defect & fault |
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Fatigue
(R oboseala) The weakening of a material caused by
repeated or alternating loads; may be used in conjunction
with either static or dynamic loading (BS 2787) |
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Fault (F
1.imperfection, vice, R 1.defect, 2.falie) 1) Any defect
which impairs normal operation (BS CP1013); 2) geologic
discontinuity where seismic events start. See failure &
defect |
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Faultmeter A Georgia Digital
instrument that measures vertical displacement between
joints with a digital readout. Measurements are positive
or negative and be recorded for a number of joints FHWA
(US) Federal Highway Administration |
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Fissure (F fissure, R
fisura, crapatura) crack or split flexure (F flexion, R
incovoiere) |
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. Fracture (F fracturer, R
fractura, rupere, ruptura)[n or v] To make or become
discontinuous otherwise than by cutting. Usually of
relatively brittle materials |
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Fungus (F moisi, R fungi,
ciuperca, mucegai) A plant growth obtaining its nutrition
by breakdown of organic matter, usually associated with
the presence of dampness, eg. in timber. The plants are
characterized by the absence of chlorophyll (BS 4261) |
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Fungal growth (F moisissure). mold. Upward movement
of soil (ground) or of a structure which it supports
FWD (Falling Weight Deflectometer) Instrument that
determines the structual condition of each pavement
layer.
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