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COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
- Plastic Materials
- Placement of Concrete
- Solid Fossil Fuels
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- compression strength
1, record 1, English, compression%20strength
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- compressive strength 2, record 1, English, compressive%20strength
correct
- resistance to compression 3, record 1, English, resistance%20to%20compression
- vertical compression strength 4, record 1, English, vertical%20compression%20strength
- top load strength 4, record 1, English, top%20load%20strength
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The degree of resistance of a material to force acting along one of its axes in a manner tending to crush it. 5, record 1, English, - compression%20strength
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
In the case of briquettes formed in a plunger press, the maximum test pressure at the working face of a test plunger before a briquette sample is crushed, under standardized conditions. 6, record 1, English, - compression%20strength
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Test for compressive strength of plastics. Compressive strength (lbf/in² or kfg/cm²) = load (lbf or kgf)/a.b (in² or cm²). Standard test methods: ASTM D795, BS 2782 method 303, ISO R604. 7, record 1, English, - compression%20strength
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The result ... of impregnating ordinary concrete with a liquid organic monomer ... is greatly increased tension and compression strength ... accompanied by ... improved impermeability, hardness and durability. 8, record 1, English, - compression%20strength
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compressive strength: ... usually expressed in pounds of force per square inch (psi) of surface affected. 5, record 1, English, - compression%20strength
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Matières plastiques
- Mise en place du béton
- Combustibles fossiles solides
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- résistance à la compression
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20compression
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- résistance en compression 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20en%20compression
correct, feminine noun
- résistance à la rupture en compression 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20rupture%20en%20compression
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Résistance d'un matériau à une force exercée perpendiculairement à sa surface, ou à une force appliquée de façon à l'écraser dans le sens de sa longueur (éprouvette normalisée de béton, échantillon de bois, de pierre, etc.); les essais permettent de mesurer la limite d'élasticité, et sont poursuivis jusqu'à la rupture effective du matériau par écrasement. 3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20compression
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Quotient de la charge maximale enregistrée lors de la compression d'une éprouvette par la section initiale de cette éprouvette. 4, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20compression
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 DEF
(Pour les agglomérés fabriqués à la presse à plongeur.) Pression d'essai maximale rapportée à la surface utile d'un plongeur d'essai pour laquelle la cassure d'un échantillon d'aggloméré se produit dans des conditions déterminées. 5, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20compression
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La résistance du béton à la traction est faible, environ 1/12 de sa résistance à la compression. Aussi néglige-t-on toujours cette résistance dans le calcul des pièces en béton armé. 6, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20compression
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] le béton traditionnel est caractérisé [...] par sa résistance à la rupture en compression. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20compression
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Resistencia de los materiales
- Materiales plásticos
- Aplicación del hormigón
- Combustibles fósiles sólidos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- resistencia a la compresión
1, record 1, Spanish, resistencia%20a%20la%20compresi%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(Para los aglomerados fabricados en prensa de pistón.) Presión máxima de ensayo, referida a la superficie útil de un pistón de ensayo, que provoca la rotura, en determinadas condiciones, de una probeta de aglomerado. 2, record 1, Spanish, - resistencia%20a%20la%20compresi%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-03-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- compressive strength
1, record 2, English, compressive%20strength
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maximum compressive stress (nominal) carried by the test piece during a compressive test. 1, record 2, English, - compressive%20strength
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It may or may not be the compressive stress (nominal) carried by the test piece at the moment of rupture. It is expressed in megapascals (meganewtons per square metre). Definition taken from ISO 604. 1, record 2, English, - compressive%20strength
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- résistance à la compression
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20compression
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contrainte de compression (nominale) maximale supportée par l'éprouvette pendant un essai de compression. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20compression
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle peut ou non être la contrainte de compression (nominale) supportée par l'éprouvette au moment de la rupture. Elle est exprimée en mégapascals (méganewtons par mètre carré). Définition extraite de l'ISO 604. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20compression
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Odontología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- resistencia a la compresión
1, record 2, Spanish, resistencia%20a%20la%20compresi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Máximo esfuerzo de compresión (nominal) realizado por el espécimen durante el ensayo de compresión. 1, record 2, Spanish, - resistencia%20a%20la%20compresi%C3%B3n
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Puede ser o no la fuerza de compresión (nominal) realizada por el espécimen en el momento de la rotura. Se expresa en megapascales (Newtons por milímetro cuadrado (N/mm2)). 1, record 2, Spanish, - resistencia%20a%20la%20compresi%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- compressive strength
1, record 3, English, compressive%20strength
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Breaking load related to the sample cross section before compressive test. (MPa = 106Pa or 106N/m2). 1, record 3, English, - compressive%20strength
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- résistance à la compression
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20compression
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force de rupture rapportée à la section de l'échantillon avant un essai de compression. (MPa = 106Pa ou 106N/m2). 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20compression
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-04-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
- Solid Fossil Fuels
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- compressive strength
1, record 4, English, compressive%20strength
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the case of briquettes formed in a ring-roll press, a measure of the strength of the briquette when subjected to a force applied through an approximately pointed element until fracture, under standardized conditions. 1, record 4, English, - compressive%20strength
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Combustibles fossiles solides
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- résistance ponctuelle
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20ponctuelle
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(Pour les agglomérés fabriqués à la presse à cylindre.) Résistance de l'aggloméré auquel on applique une force de façon approximativement ponctuelle jusqu'à cassure de l'aggloméré et dans des conditions déterminées. 1, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20ponctuelle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Resistencia de los materiales
- Combustibles fósiles sólidos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- resistencia puntual
1, record 4, Spanish, resistencia%20puntual
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(Para los aglomerados fabricados en prensa de cilindros.) Medida de la resistencia del aglomerado al que se aplica una fuerza en forma aproximadamente puntual, hasta su rotura, en condiciones determinadas. 1, record 4, Spanish, - resistencia%20puntual
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