Ableitfähigkeiten

English translation: conductance

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German term or phrase:Ableitfähigkeit
English translation:conductance
Entered by: Ted Wozniak

14:02 Aug 8, 2002
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / Building construction
German term or phrase: Ableitfähigkeiten
Not much context I'm afraid. From a description of services for a construction contract.

"Die betrieblichen Anforderungen werden durch den Nutzer benannt und sind in dieser Baubeschreibung nicht berücksichtigt. ( Sicherheitsanforderungen, besondere Ableitfähigkeiten usw.)"

This is WAY out of my speciality so be prepared for more questions. I only took this job because it's my best client and they insisted I do it.
Ted Wozniak
United States
Local time: 12:34
conductance
Explanation:
The reference to 'Sicherheitsanforderungen' could mean that the Ableitung has something to do with lightning protection. In this case, we're talking about electrical conductance.
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John Jory
Germany
Local time: 18:34
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Summary of answers provided
4discharge / drain-off / flow-off / run-off
Alexander Schleber (X)
4diversion capacities or ability to divert
Dr. Fred Thomson
3conductance
John Jory


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discharge / drain-off / flow-off / run-off


Explanation:
such as for instance sewers and piping for carrying of discharged water etc.

I think those are the choices in a civil engineering context.

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Alexander Schleber (X)
Belgium
Local time: 18:34
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
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conductance


Explanation:
The reference to 'Sicherheitsanforderungen' could mean that the Ableitung has something to do with lightning protection. In this case, we're talking about electrical conductance.

John Jory
Germany
Local time: 18:34
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
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diversion capacities or ability to divert


Explanation:
Some guidance from DeVries, Tech & Engr Dictioanry

Dr. Fred Thomson
United States
Local time: 11:34
Native speaker of: English
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