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Boussinesq theory [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-04-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Boussinesq theory
1, record 1, English, Boussinesq%20theory
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Boussinesq Theory of stress mobilization 2, record 1, English, Boussinesq%20Theory%20of%20stress%20mobilization
correct
- Boussinesq stress mobilization theory 3, record 1, English, Boussinesq%20stress%20mobilization%20theory
proposal
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A theory expressing the distribution of stresses produced by a vertical point load on the surface of a semi-infinite, homogeneous, isotropic elastic medium. 1, record 1, English, - Boussinesq%20theory
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In describing the role of fabrics in reinforcing weak soil subgrades for road construction it is relatively common to refer to the Boussinesq Theory of stress mobilization in an elastic, semi-infinite half space. 2, record 1, English, - Boussinesq%20theory
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- théorie de Boussinesq
1, record 1, French, th%C3%A9orie%20de%20Boussinesq
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
équations de Boussinesq : Ensemble d'équations établies par Boussinesq dans un milieu élastique et homogène, qui déterminent l'état des contraintes en tout point du milieu. 2, record 1, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20de%20Boussinesq
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-07-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- theory for a single layer system
1, record 2, English, theory%20for%20a%20single%20layer%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Boussinesq theory 1, record 2, English, Boussinesq%20theory
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The theory for an elastic layered continuum, with suitable elastic constants ... should be preferred, but the theory for a single layer system (Boussinesq) will provide reasonable stress determinations for flexible pavements and deeper installations beneath rigid pavements. 1, record 2, English, - theory%20for%20a%20single%20layer%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- théorie monocouche
1, record 2, French, th%C3%A9orie%20monocouche
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- théorie de Boussinesq 1, record 2, French, th%C3%A9orie%20de%20Boussinesq
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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