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longitudinal compression process [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Woodworking
DEF

Application of compression parallel-to-the-grain to wood in the steamed state ... thereby inducing residual compression strains in it and thus modifying its mechanical properties.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail du bois
DEF

Procédé de cintrage du bois qui consiste à le comprimer dans le fil pendant qu'il est soumis à l'action de la vapeur, afin d'y induire des déformations de compression résiduelles et, partant, d'en modifier les propriétés mécaniques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trabajo de la madera
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