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COMPRESSION TESTING MACHINE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- universal testing machine 1, record 1, English, universal%20testing%20machine
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- universal-type testing machine 2, record 1, English, universal%2Dtype%20testing%20machine
correct
- universal-type test machine 2, record 1, English, universal%2Dtype%20test%20machine
correct
- universal static testing machine 3, record 1, English, universal%20static%20testing%20machine
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
This machine can be used for static testing of specimens in tension, compression, flexure or direct shear. It may be a horizontal or vertical type, and may be driven either by screw gear or hydraulically. 3, record 1, English, - universal%20testing%20machine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- machine d'essai universelle 1, record 1, French, machine%20d%27essai%20universelle
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- machine d'essais universelle 2, record 1, French, machine%20d%27essais%20universelle
- machine d'essai statique universelle 1, record 1, French, machine%20d%27essai%20statique%20universelle
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cette machine peut servir pour les essais statiques d'éprouvettes en traction, compression, flexion ou cisaillement direct. Elle peut être du type horizontal ou vertical, et peut être actionnée par engrenage hélicoïdal ou par système hydraulique 1, record 1, French, - machine%20d%27essai%20universelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-12-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- compression testing machine
1, record 2, English, compression%20testing%20machine
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- compression test machine 2, record 2, English, compression%20test%20machine
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A testing machine used to determine compression strength, usually applied to materials of high compression but low tensile strength. 3, record 2, English, - compression%20testing%20machine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- machine à essai de compression
1, record 2, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20essai%20de%20compression
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- machine d'essai à la compression 2, record 2, French, machine%20d%27essai%20%C3%A0%20la%20compression
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1989-12-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- meganewton
1, record 3, English, meganewton
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MN 2, record 3, English, MN
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
2. 5 MN Compression Testing Machine. 1, record 3, English, - meganewton
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- méganewton
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9ganewton
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MN 1, record 3, French, MN
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Symbole de l'unité Si : MN. Nom : méganewton (...) Domaines d'utilisation : Force de réaction provenant de structures, de barrages et de fondations, etc. 1, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9ganewton
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mN = millinewton. 2, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9ganewton
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1983-01-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Roads
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- direct axial tension test 1, record 4, English, direct%20axial%20tension%20test
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Direct axial loading, either compression or tension, is perhaps the simplest method of testing(...). The axial stress can be applied either in tension or compression by means of the metal end plates which are cemented to either end of the specimen and attached directly to the loading machine. 2, record 4, English, - direct%20axial%20tension%20test
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Voies de circulation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- essai à la presse de traction directe
1, record 4, French, essai%20%C3%A0%20la%20presse%20de%20traction%20directe
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Après l'essai à la presse de compactage,] des essais spécifiques peuvent être (...) exécutés: essais de compression simple du LCPC et essai Marshall qui sont des essais classiques de rupture au premier chargement, essai à la presse de traction directe, essai à l'orniérieur. 1, record 4, French, - essai%20%C3%A0%20la%20presse%20de%20traction%20directe
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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