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CONTRACTION THERMIQUE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-08-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Heat (Physics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thermal contraction
1, record 1, English, thermal%20contraction
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The procedure for the design of a Sovent system carries forward the principles of good plumbing design that have been developed by the profession over the years, namely: ... - thermal expansion and contraction are considered. 2, record 1, English, - thermal%20contraction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Chaleur (Physique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contraction thermique
1, record 1, French, contraction%20thermique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système Sovent utilise les meilleurs principes de conception, dans le domaine de la plomberie, élaborés au cours des années. Ainsi, dans un système Sovent [...] - la dilatation et la contraction thermiques sont prises en compte; [...] 2, record 1, French, - contraction%20thermique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-02-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Concrete Construction
- Strength of Materials
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thermal shrinkage
1, record 2, English, thermal%20shrinkage
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The thermal shrinkage is increased by any increase in temperature drop. 2, record 2, English, - thermal%20shrinkage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
As the polymer cools, extra material is forced into the cavity by the injection ram to compensate for the thermal shrinkage as the part cools to room temperature. 3, record 2, English, - thermal%20shrinkage
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Bétonnage
- Résistance des matériaux
- Plasturgie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- retrait par refroidissement
1, record 2, French, retrait%20par%20refroidissement
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- contraction thermique 2, record 2, French, contraction%20thermique
feminine noun
- retrait thermique 3, record 2, French, retrait%20thermique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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