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BENDING MODULUS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-07-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- resisting bending moment
1, record 1, English, resisting%20bending%20moment
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RBM 2, record 1, English, RBM
correct
- R.B.M. 3, record 1, English, R%2EB%2EM%2E
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A strength measurement that combines the Yield strength of the material and the load carrying capacity based on the material size and shape. 4, record 1, English, - resisting%20bending%20moment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Resisting bending moment(RBM) [is] a calculation used to compare frames of different section modulus and of different material. It is the product of the section modulus times the yield strength of the frame material. The formula is expressed as : RBM=Section Modulus x Yield Strength. 5, record 1, English, - resisting%20bending%20moment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The mainframe of a heavy or medium-duty truck or tractor consists of a pair of C-section rails running the vehicle’s length ... joined by C-, T-, L- or hat-section crossmembers. ... "Resisting bending moment," or RBM [is] measured in inch-pounds. RBM describes the frame’s ability to withstand twisting forces as well as its carrying ability ... A road tractor’s frame might be built with an RBM of 1.3 million to 1.6 million inch-pounds, while a quad-rear-axle dump truck’s frame might have an RBM of 3 million inch-pounds. Yes, those are torque values, because torque is what’s applied to the frame as the vehicle rocks and rolls its way over a jobsite or roadway, and its load pulls and pushes on the frame. 6, record 1, English, - resisting%20bending%20moment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- moment de résistance à la flexion
1, record 1, French, moment%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20flexion
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avec trois options selon la force des bâtis, les modèles de la classe 4-5 de GM permettent d'optimiser la capacité en poids et en charge supportée en vue d'usages spécifiques et ce, sans exiger de renfort. Les options incluent : . longerons de 6 mm d'épaisseur en acier d'une résistance de 50 000 lb/po² dans le cas des châssis d'autobus, procurant un moment de résistance à la flexion (MRF) de 356 000 lbf-po. 1, record 1, French, - moment%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20flexion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flexion : Mécan. Courbure d'une pièce longue (poutre, barre...) sous l'action de forces perpendiculaires à l'axe longitudinal et appliquées en des points où la pièce n'est pas soutenue. Flexion plane. Module de flexion. Résistance à la flexion. 2, record 1, French, - moment%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20flexion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-07-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- resistance to bending moment
1, record 2, English, resistance%20to%20bending%20moment
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- RBM 2, record 2, English, RBM
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- resistance to bending movement 3, record 2, English, resistance%20to%20bending%20movement
correct
- RBM 4, record 2, English, RBM
correct
- RBM 4, record 2, English, RBM
- resistance to bending 5, record 2, English, resistance%20to%20bending
correct
- RBM 5, record 2, English, RBM
correct
- RBM 5, record 2, English, RBM
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The standard measurement for frame strength is a term known as "RBM" (Resistance to Bending Movement). The RBM is the yield strength of the frame material multiplied by the section modules of the frame rail. A typical yield strength of steel used in commercial truck chassis is 50,000 psi, and the section modules per frame is 13.3 to 13.4 inches cubed. Therefore, the RBM per rail is approximately 670,000 inch-pounds, with the RBM of the entire chassis frame (both rails) being double that, or 1,340,000 pounds. 4, record 2, English, - resistance%20to%20bending%20moment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Furthermore, a single frame in lieu of old double frames, such as those found in older dump trucks, saves 300-500 lb. in tare weight but still provides strong resistance to bending movement in the frame, which is essential when operating in a severe construction environment. 6, record 2, English, - resistance%20to%20bending%20moment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The 2000 Suburban... modular frame... Section modulus(in cubic inches) is up from 3. 16 to 4. 24 and the resistance to bending moment(in pounds/inches) goes from 104, 000 to 140, 000. 7, record 2, English, - resistance%20to%20bending%20moment
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- résistance à la flexion
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20flexion
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] balai de rue automoteur à quatre roues [...] CHASSIS : De type en «C» de 76 mm X 330 mm en acier à haute résistance et à faible teneur en carbone. Module de section : 16,63. Résistance à la flexion : 831,500 lbs/po. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20flexion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le dispositif de protection arrière doit avoir une résistance à la flexion au moins équivalente à celle d'une poutre en acier dont la section droite a un module de résistance à la flexion de 20 cm³. 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20flexion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flexion : Mécan. Courbure d'une pièce longue (poutre, barre...) sous l'action de forces perpendiculaires à l'axe longitudinal et appliquées en des points où la pièce n'est pas soutenue. Flexion plane. Module de flexion. Résistance à la flexion. 4, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20flexion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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