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FRACTURE MECHANICS STUDY [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mechanics
1, record 1, English, mechanics
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The branch of physics that deals with the action of forces on bodies. 2, record 1, English, - mechanics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Mechanics" is the study of the effects of forces on bodies. The effects may be acceleration, velocity, and displacement; or the forces may produce changes in volume and shape; finally, fracture or flow may result. 2, record 1, English, - mechanics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Mechanics] is subdivided into statics and dynamics. 2, record 1, English, - mechanics
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mécanique
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9canique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Division de la physique qui se rapporte à l'action des forces sur des corps. 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9canique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La «mécanique» est l'étude des effets des forces sur les corps. Ces effets sont de divers types: accélération, vitesse et déplacement. Les forces peuvent également entraîner des changements de volume et de forme. Enfin, elles peuvent causer un écoulement ou une fracture. 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9canique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La mécanique se] divise en statique et en dynamique. 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9canique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica general (Física)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- mecánica
1, record 1, Spanish, mec%C3%A1nica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte de la física que trata del equilibrio y del movimiento de los cuerpos sometidos a fuerzas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - mec%C3%A1nica
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