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ROTATIONAL STRESS [2 records]

Record 1 2011-02-04

English

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

shear(ed): [Said of a] deformation in which the angular relationship between material lines in a body changes i.e. a rotational stress or strain.

OBS

rotational stress: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

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

Les contraintes [...] permettent par exemple de relier entre eux des objets massiques et de réaliser des dispositifs proches de la réalité. 4 types de contraintes sont disponibles [...] : Contraintes linéaires : ressorts, câbles, barres, amortisseurs, poulies, actionneurs; Contraintes de rotation : moteurs, engrenages, ressorts spiraux, amortisseurs de rotation; Liaisons : axiales, rigides, guidées; Forces et Moments.

OBS

contrainte de rotation : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthoses
CONT

A macrotrauma is one that occurs from a direct blow, rotational stress, abnormal motion and over stretching. A microtrauma is one that occurs from tensile or shear forces and compression.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthèses
CONT

Fonctions biomécaniques [de cette orthèse] : Forte adhérence permettant de maintenir l'alignement osseux lorsque l'appui du corps peut être supporté. Réduit les contraintes de cisaillement et de rotation.

Spanish

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