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Record 1 2015-04-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
CONT

The bow shapes for icebreakers may be described by the stem, flare, buttock, and water-line angles. These angles contribute to the icebreaking, submergence, and clearing efficiency.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
CONT

On peut décrire la forme de l'avant des brise-glace par les angles d'étrave, de dévers, de section longitudinale et de flottaison, qui contribuent au rendement de la rupture, de la submersion et du dégagement des glaces.

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