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Außenhaupt

English translation: outer head gate

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German term or phrase:Außenhaupt
English translation:outer head gate
Entered by: Andrea Garfield-Barkworth

13:55 Dec 9, 2011
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Ships, Sailing, Maritime
German term or phrase: Außenhaupt
Außenhaupt (AH):



Die Rammarbeiten im Bereich der Torkammer des Außenhauptes für die nörd-, öst- und südliche Wand sind abgeschlossen.

Die Stahlbauarbeiten für die oberste Gurtlage sowie die Betonierarbeiten für den Betonholm der nörd-, öst- und südlichen Wand wurden durchgeführt.

Die Fahrbühne für den Aushub im Außenhaupt wurde montiert und die Trockenaus­hubarbeiten aufgenommen.

Der Einbau der 3. Lage der Baugrubenaussteifung wurde abgeschlossen, die Arbeiten an der 2. Lage laufen.

In der Baugrube wurde eine offene Wasserhaltung installiert.

Anschlussbohlen der Trennwand werden auf Tiefe gebracht.


I would appreciate any help with this term.
Andrea Garfield-Barkworth
Germany
Local time: 05:49
outer floodgate
Explanation:
of a tidal lock.

My guess ...



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Note added at 2 Tage20 Stunden (2011-12-12 10:00:49 GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks M00nshine, that's okay, I've learned more than I contributed ;-)
Selected response from:

Coqueiro
Local time: 05:49
Grading comment
Thanks Coqueiro, I'm awarding two points as it wasn't the exact answer I needed but helped me on my way to finding the correct one.
2 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
2outer floodgate
Coqueiro


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outer floodgate


Explanation:
of a tidal lock.

My guess ...



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Note added at 2 Tage20 Stunden (2011-12-12 10:00:49 GMT) Post-grading
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Thanks M00nshine, that's okay, I've learned more than I contributed ;-)

Coqueiro
Local time: 05:49
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 22
Grading comment
Thanks Coqueiro, I'm awarding two points as it wasn't the exact answer I needed but helped me on my way to finding the correct one.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you Coqueiro, you helped me find the answer which is "outer head gate"

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