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LATERAL BUCKLING [1 record]

Record 1 1982-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
  • Materials Engineering
OBS

The term "buckling" is used when the phenomenon is produced in prismatic elements (bars) [,] lateral buckling when it happens in flexural members and local buckling when it entails localized bulging of a slab or shell.

Key term(s)
  • sway

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
  • Génie des matériaux
OBS

On emploie le terme "flambement", lorsque le phénomène concerne les pièces prismatiques (barres), déversement, lorsqu'il concerne les pièces fléchies et cloquage lorsqu'il comporte un bombement local d'une plaque ou coque.

Key term(s)
  • voilement latéral

Spanish

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