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eccentric load [2 records]

Record 1 2013-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
DEF

A load imposed on a structural member at some point other than the centroid of the section.

CONT

To be checked for safety are: sliding along the base; excessive settlements of the toe; shear failure of the soil under the eccentric and inclined load; and deep-seated rotational failure of the soil under the weight of the wall and of the backfill ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
  • Mécanique des sols
CONT

Les points à vérifier sont : le glissement le long de la base; les tassements excessifs du pied du mur; la rupture par cisaillement du sol sous la charge excentrée et inclinée; la rupture du sol, par cercle de glissement profond, sous le poids du mur et du remblai [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mining Operations
DEF

A load imposed on a structural member at a point distant from the center of the member, whereby a bending moment is created equal to the load multiplied by the arm.

Key term(s)
  • off-center load

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation minière

Spanish

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