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Record 1 2015-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loads and Weights (Transport.)
  • Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
  • Sea Operations (Military)
DEF

In sea operations, the maximum load that can be safely applied to a fitting, and normally shown on a label plate adjacent to the fitting.

OBS

safe working load: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poids et charges (Transports)
  • Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
  • Opérations en mer (Militaire)
DEF

Dans les opérations à la mer, charge à laquelle un point d'attache peut être soumis sans risque.

OBS

[La valeur de] cette charge est normalement indiquée sur une plaque à proximité du point d'attache.

OBS

charge maximum pratique : terme normalisé par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Peso y carga (Transporte)
  • Cadenas y cables (Componentes mecánicos)
  • Operaciones marítimas (Militar)
DEF

En operaciones marítimas, carga máxima que puede aplicarse con seguridad a un elemento; normalmente está indicada en una placa situada en las proximidades del elemento.

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