PK nail
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004346
A hardened steel nail with a distinctive head, used as a temporary or semi-permanent survey marker in asphalt, concrete, or other hard surfaces. The head of the nail provides a stable point for instrument setups or for attaching a prism pole. These nails are driven flush with the surface to prevent obstruction and are resistant to corrosion.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004346 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Surveying |
| Translations | German: PK-Nagel; Spanish: clavo PK; French: clou PK |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-004346",
"term": "PK nail",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A hardened steel nail with a distinctive head, used as a temporary or semi-permanent survey marker in asphalt, concrete, or other hard surfaces. The head of the nail provides a stable point for instrument setups or for attaching a prism pole. These nails are driven flush with the surface to prevent obstruction and are resistant to corrosion.",
"subject": "Surveying",
"translations": {
"de": "PK-Nagel",
"es": "clavo PK",
"fr": "clou PK"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/pk-nail/"
}
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