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BREAKING FACTOR [1 record]

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Record 1 1990-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ropemaking
  • Strength of Materials
DEF

The coefficient Cr characterizing the quality level of the rope insofar as breaking load is concerned. It is given by the formula Cr=R/m where R is the breaking load, in decanewtons or kilograms-force; m is the linear density, in kilotex (or net mass in grams per metre).

DEF

Tensile force at break per unit width of specimen, expressed as Newton per meter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Corderie
  • Résistance des matériaux
DEF

Coefficient Cr caractérisant le niveau de qualité du cordage en ce qui concerne sa résistance à la rupture. Il est donné par la formule Cr=R/m où R est la force de rupture, en décanewtons ou kilogrammes-force; m est la masse linéique, en kilotex (ou masse nette par mètre, en grammes).

Spanish

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