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PHYSICAL MODEL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1996-04-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- physical model
1, record 1, English, physical%20model
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- model 2, record 1, English, model
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are three basic classes of models: (1) mathematical models ... (2) physical models, such as models of rivers and dam systems, airfoils and ship contours for use in wind tunnels and similar apparatus, and construction projects ... (3) logical models ... 1, record 1, English, - physical%20model
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
During model making, fabrication of parts brings to light errors in drafting or design.... When models are complete and assembled, they need to be checked over.... 2, record 1, English, - physical%20model
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Models may be used for testing during the experimental, prototype and early production phases of a design project. 3, record 1, English, - physical%20model
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See also records for "mock-up" and for "experimental model". 3, record 1, English, - physical%20model
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maquette
1, record 1, French, maquette
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Représentation en volume, à échelle réduite, mais fidèle dans ses proportions et son aspect, d'un décor d'une construction, d'un appareil, d'un objet quelconque. 2, record 1, French, - maquette
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Modèle réduit en bois, en carton, en plâtre ou en plastique, qui reproduit dans l'espace à une échelle donnée (1/100 à 1/1000) un projet de bâtiment, d'ouvrage d'art ou d'ensemble architectural. 3, record 1, French, - maquette
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La maquette [...] se prête à une étude plus facile [que les équations] [...] Cette méthode de travail s'applique aussi bien lorsqu'on se propose de réaliser un exemplaire unique d'une construction coûteuse (barrage, soufflerie) ou une série d'appareils identiques (turbomachines, avions). [...] On réalise donc des maquettes à une échelle petite ou très petite (barrages, bâtiments, centrale marémotrice). 4, record 1, French, - maquette
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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