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stress raiser [4 records]

Record 1 2004-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Strength of Materials
  • Physics of Solids
DEF

... a condition, such as an abrupt change in contour scratches, cracks, inclusions, etc., which causes a concentration of stress.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Résistance des matériaux
  • Physique des solides
CONT

[...] la porosité agit comme concentrateur de contraintes et dégrade donc les propriétés mécaniques d'ensemble (notamment la résistance à la rupture).

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metallurgy - General
DEF

A notch, hole, or other discontinuity in contour or structure which causes localized stress concentration.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Métallurgie générale

Spanish

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Record 3 1986-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
DEF

Indentation on inside of ammunition used to ensure fragmentation of ammo.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes

Spanish

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Record 4 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Strength of Materials
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability

French

Domaine(s)
  • Résistance des matériaux
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)

Spanish

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