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HAIRLINE CRACK [2 records]

Record 1 2002-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
  • Strength of Materials
  • Road Maintenance
OBS

(rail defect).

OBS

Term(s) officially approved by CP Rail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Voies ferrées
  • Résistance des matériaux
  • Entretien des routes
OBS

(défaut de rail).

OBS

Terme(s) uniformisé(s) par CP Rail.

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

Fine crack which may be found on the braking surface of a drum or disc and which can spread as a result of thermal or mechanical shock.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Fente fine que l'on retrouve sur la piste de freinage d'un tambour ou d'un disque de frein et qui grandit à la suite de chocs thermiques ou mécaniques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
DEF

Grieta delgada que aparece sobre la superficie de rozamiento de un tambor o de un disco de freno, que se agranda como consecuencia de choques térmicos o mecánicos.

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