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lateral stability [5 records]

Record 1 2014-12-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
DEF

The stability around the longitudinal axis [of the airplane].

OBS

Lateral stability is achieved through dihedral, sweepback, keel effect and proper distribution of weight.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs
DEF

Stabilité autour de l’axe longitudinal [de l'avion].

OBS

La stabilité latérale s’obtient par : le dièdre, l’aile en flèche, l’effet de quille et la bonne répartition du poids.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Industria aeronáutica
  • Maniobras de las aeronaves
CONT

La estabilidad lateral se refiere a la mostrada por el avión sobre su eje longitudinal. Un avión que tiende a volver a su posición de alas niveladas después de que una ráfaga de viento levante o baje una de ellas se dice que es lateralmente estable.

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Record 2 1994-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Field Engineering (Military)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
CONT

By using as many intermediate pillars as needed, this assembly offers MLC 100 over an "unlimited length", although a limit is bound to be reached in terms of gap depth, not so much with regard to the height and strength of the pillars but rather more to lateral stability and resonance factors when the bridge is crossed by vehicles such as a fully laden tank transporter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie (Militaire)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts

Spanish

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Record 3 1993-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
CONT

The full-time [antilock brake system (ABS]) system optimizes front-wheel-drive traction to provide good balance of forward acceleration and lateral stability of the vehicle, when driven under slippery conditions, by integrating the existing ABS, engine, and transmission control hardware.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes

Spanish

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Record 4 1989-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipbuilding
CONT

Several design oriented formula for checking lateral stability of stiffeners and frames as presented

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions navales

Spanish

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Record 5 1981-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Camionnage

Spanish

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