TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

LOAD-CARRYING RIB [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
OBS

In an aircraft, ribs are forming elements of the structure of a wing, especially in traditional construction. By analogy with the anatomical definition of "rib," the ribs attach to the main spar, and by being repeated at frequent intervals, form a skeletal shape for the wing. Usually ribs incorporate the airfoil shape of the wing, and the skin adopts this shape when stretched over the ribs. ... The ribs may be light or heavy in design which make them suitable for a wide range of loads.

OBS

primary rib structure; load-carrying rib: terms standardized by ISO.

PHR

Rudder, tailplane, wing main rib.

PHR

Center, inboard main rib.

Key term(s)
  • load carrying rib

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
CONT

Les nervures sont généralement constituées par deux semelles ou «chapeaux de nervure» réunies par une âme qui peut être une simple tôle ajourée ou une véritable poutre en treillis [...] Il existe deux sortes de nervures : – les nervures courantes assurant le maintien du profil et la rigidité générale; – les nervures fortes supportant les efforts localisés.

OBS

nervure forte : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

OBS

nervure forte : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: