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Record 1 2002-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Strength of Materials
  • Physics
CONT

This produces a compressive force by the base material that squeezes the shank of the fastener and provides its holding strength.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Résistance des matériaux
  • Physique
CONT

Au cours de cette pénétration, le matériau support engendre une certaine force de compression qui serre la tige de l'attache et lui attribue sa force d'ancrage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Resistencia de los materiales
  • Física
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