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ROLLING RESISTANCE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-04-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Energy (Physics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rolling resistance
1, record 1, English, rolling%20resistance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- drag 2, record 1, English, drag
correct, noun
- roll resistance 2, record 1, English, roll%20resistance
correct
- resistance to rolling 2, record 1, English, resistance%20to%20rolling
correct
- tractive resistance 2, record 1, English, tractive%20resistance
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rolling resistance is the amount of energy a tyre absorbs as it revolves and deflects. The lower the rolling resistance the less fuel is required to propel the vehicle forward. Lowering the rolling resistance, however, has traditionally meant a reduction in wet grip performance, which of course is unacceptable. 3, record 1, English, - rolling%20resistance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rolling resistance: term proposed by the World Road Association. 4, record 1, English, - rolling%20resistance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Énergie (Physique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- résistance au roulement
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20roulement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À chaque tour de roue, le pneumatique se déforme pour épouser la route. L'ensemble des efforts permettant d'accélérer, de freiner ou de prendre des virages s'appliquent dans l'aire de contact. En se déformant, le pneu absorbe les irrégularités de la chaussée. C'est parce qu'il est déformable que le pneu assure adhérence et confort. Toutefois, en se déformant, les matériaux constitutifs du pneu s'échauffent et dissipent une partie de l'énergie transmise par le moteur : c'est le phénomène de résistance au roulement. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20roulement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
résistance au roulement : terme proposé par l'Association mondiale de la Route. 3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20roulement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Energía (Física)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- resistencia al rodamiento
1, record 1, Spanish, resistencia%20al%20rodamiento
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-10-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rolling resistance 1, record 2, English, rolling%20resistance
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- résistance au roulement
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20roulement
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la résistance au roulement des matériels, [...] est due à l'ensemble des frottements mécaniques qui accompagnent le mouvement du train : roulements des roues sur le rail, frottement de la fusée sur le coussinet, frottement des boudins sur le rail, etc. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20roulement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fiche de travail préparée par Claire Dion, traductrice au CN. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20roulement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
résistance au roulement : terme uniformisé par le CN. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20roulement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vías férreas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- resistencia al rodamiento
1, record 2, Spanish, resistencia%20al%20rodamiento
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-10-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Strength of Materials
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rolling resistance 1, record 3, English, rolling%20resistance
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- résistance au roulement
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20roulement
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo (Química)
- Resistencia de los materiales
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- resistencia al rodamiento
1, record 3, Spanish, resistencia%20al%20rodamiento
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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