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Record 1 2000-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
  • Physics
CONT

These materials ... often produce excessive friction and are difficult to apply to the gap. They also have a tendency to move or come loose when the friction and peripheral speed are high.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
  • Physique
CONT

[...] de tels matériaux entraînent souvent un frottement excessif et sont difficiles à appliquer dans le passage. Ils ont tendance aussi à se déchiqueter et à se détacher lorsque le frottement et la vitesse périphérique atteignent des valeurs trop élevées.

Spanish

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Record 2 1981-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motors (Machinery)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Moteurs mécaniques

Spanish

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