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SIDE CONTRACTION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1981-08-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- side contraction 1, record 1, English, side%20contraction
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The reduction in the width of the nappe downstream of a thin-plate weir due to the inward velocity component at the sides. 1, record 1, English, - side%20contraction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contraction latérale 1, record 1, French, contraction%20lat%C3%A9rale
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Réduction de la largeur de la lame déversante due aux composantes de la vitesse orientée vers le centre de l'écoulement et régnant sur les bords latéraux. 1, record 1, French, - contraction%20lat%C3%A9rale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1981-08-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- side contraction 1, record 2, English, side%20contraction
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The local reduction in the width of an open channel in a standing wave flume. 1, record 2, English, - side%20contraction
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contraction latérale 1, record 2, French, contraction%20lat%C3%A9rale
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Réduction locale dans la largeur d'un chenal dans un canal jaugeur à ressaut. 1, record 2, French, - contraction%20lat%C3%A9rale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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