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MAXIMUM ADHESION COEFFICIENT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-02-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- maximum coefficient of adhesion
1, record 1, English, maximum%20coefficient%20of%20adhesion
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio between the maximum tangential force transmittable to the road by a braked rolling wheel ... and the normal force ... 1, record 1, English, - maximum%20coefficient%20of%20adhesion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
maximum coefficient of adhesion: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - maximum%20coefficient%20of%20adhesion
Record 1, Key term(s)
- maximum adhesion coefficient
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coefficient d'adhérence maximal
1, record 1, French, coefficient%20d%27adh%C3%A9rence%20maximal
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport entre la force tangentielle maximale qui peut être transmise à la route par une roue freinée [...] et la force perpendiculaire [...] 1, record 1, French, - coefficient%20d%27adh%C3%A9rence%20maximal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coefficient d'adhérence maximal : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - coefficient%20d%27adh%C3%A9rence%20maximal
Record 1, Key term(s)
- coefficient maximal d'adhérence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- coeficiente máximo de adhesión
1, record 1, Spanish, coeficiente%20m%C3%A1ximo%20de%20adhesi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relación entre la fuerza tangencial máxima que se puede transmitir a la vía por una rueda frenada [...] y la fuerza normal [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - coeficiente%20m%C3%A1ximo%20de%20adhesi%C3%B3n
Record 1, Key term(s)
- coeficiente máximo de adherencia
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