Brattice

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-006809",
  "term": "Brattice",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A temporary or permanent partition installed in a mine airway to direct and control the flow of ventilation. Constructed from materials like treated cloth, wood, or metal sheeting, it divides a single tunnel into separate intake and return air passages, allowing fresh air to reach the working face. Brattice cloth is rated by its fire resistance and tensile strength, with standards from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) governing its use.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "see_also": [
    "bratticer"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Brattice",
    "es": "tabique de ventilación",
    "fr": "brattice"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/brattice/"
}