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LENGTH BEARING [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hand-aspirated psychrometer
1, record 1, English, hand%2Daspirated%20psychrometer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A sling psychrometer has the wet-and dry-bulb thermometers mounted upon a frame connected to a handle at one end by means of a bearing or a length of chain. Thus, it may be whirled by hand in order to provide the necessary ventilation. Or, a hand-aspirated instrument may be used. 2, record 1, English, - hand%2Daspirated%20psychrometer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- psychromètre à aspiration manuel
1, record 1, French, psychrom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20aspiration%20manuel
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Psychromètre à aspiration : psychromètre doté d'un dispositif de ventilation artificielle des deux thermomètres. 2, record 1, French, - psychrom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20aspiration%20manuel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le dispositif utilisé est généralement un ventilateur aspirant qui peut être actionné à la main (pompe) ou par commande électrique. 1, record 1, French, - psychrom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20aspiration%20manuel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-04-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hand-operated psychrometer
1, record 2, English, hand%2Doperated%20psychrometer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A sling psychrometer has the wet-and dry-bulb thermometers mounted upon a frame connected to a handle at one end by means of a bearing or a length of chain. Thus, it may be whirled by hand in order to provide the necessary ventilation. 1, record 2, English, - hand%2Doperated%20psychrometer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- psychromètre manuel
1, record 2, French, psychrom%C3%A8tre%20manuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manuel : se dit d'un dispositif qui fait appel à l'intervention active de l'homme, par opposition à un dispositif automatique : commande manuelle (...) téléphone manuel. 2, record 2, French, - psychrom%C3%A8tre%20manuel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-04-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Regulations and Standards (Mechanics)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tolerancing
1, record 3, English, tolerancing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dimensioning and Tolerancing for Simplified and Economical Manufacturing [title]. Dr. Irving W. Burr, Prof. of Statistics and Mathematics, Purdue University.... Suppose that an important characteristic of an assembly is determined by the sum and/or difference of dimensions of components, for example, total length of several parts or clearance between a shaft and a bearing. This paper provides simple process controls and acceptance sampling plans that the design engineer can use instead of conventional specification limits for a part. 2, record 3, English, - tolerancing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Mécanique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tolérancement
1, record 3, French, tol%C3%A9rancement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Établissement de l'ensemble des tolérances admissibles pour une pièce. 2, record 3, French, - tol%C3%A9rancement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nouvellement enregistrée en concordance technique avec la norme internationale ISO 3040, la norme NF E04-557 rappelle les caractéristiques fonctionnelles dimensionnelles des éléments coniques conjugués et propose des principes de cotation et de tolérancement dans l'établissement du dessin de définition de chacun de ses éléments d'assemblage. 2, record 3, French, - tol%C3%A9rancement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Répartir le tolérancement. 3, record 3, French, - tol%C3%A9rancement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Automatisation, formalisation du tolérancement (des pièces mécaniques). 3, record 3, French, - tol%C3%A9rancement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-03-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sling psychrometer
1, record 4, English, sling%20psychrometer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- whirling psychrometer 2, record 4, English, whirling%20psychrometer
correct
- sling cyclometer 3, record 4, English, sling%20cyclometer
familiar
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A psychrometer in which the wet-and dry-bulb thermometers are mounted upon a frame connected to a handle at one end by means of a bearing or a length of chain. 4, record 4, English, - sling%20psychrometer
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The psychrometer may be whirled by hand to produce sufficient air velocity past the thermometer bulbs, particularly the wet bulb, to provide rapid evaporation from the wick and thus cooling of that bulb. 5, record 4, English, - sling%20psychrometer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- psychromètre fronde
1, record 4, French, psychrom%C3%A8tre%20fronde
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- psychromètre crécelle 1, record 4, French, psychrom%C3%A8tre%20cr%C3%A9celle
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Psychromètre attaché à une ficelle, à une chaînette ou à un léger châssis, et que l'observateur fait tourner comme une fronde en vue d'assurer une bonne ventilation de l'organe sensible. 2, record 4, French, - psychrom%C3%A8tre%20fronde
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- psicrómetro de honda
1, record 4, Spanish, psicr%C3%B3metro%20de%20honda
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- psicrómetro en noria 1, record 4, Spanish, psicr%C3%B3metro%20en%20noria
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Psicrómetro unido a un hilo, cadena pequeña o soporte ligero que el observador hace girar como una honda para conseguir una buena ventilación del elemento sensible. 1, record 4, Spanish, - psicr%C3%B3metro%20de%20honda
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-12-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tire bearing surface
1, record 5, English, tire%20bearing%20surface
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- tyre bearing surface 2, record 5, English, tyre%20bearing%20surface
correct, Great Britain
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Typical length of a tire bearing surface or the length of contact area of a vehicle tire with the road can range between about 6 inches and about 12. 5 inches. 1, record 5, English, - tire%20bearing%20surface
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- surface d'appui de pneu
1, record 5, French, surface%20d%27appui%20de%20pneu
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- surface d'appui de pneumatique 2, record 5, French, surface%20d%27appui%20de%20pneumatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface de la bande de roulement toujours en contact avec le sol. 2, record 5, French, - surface%20d%27appui%20de%20pneu
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
surface d'appui de pneumatique : terme et définition tirés du lexique «Motor Vehicles=Véhicules automobiles» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 1, record 5, French, - surface%20d%27appui%20de%20pneu
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-03-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- range resolution
1, record 6, English, range%20resolution
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability of the radar equipment to separate two reflecting objects on a similar bearing, but at different ranges from the antenna. The ability is determined primarily by the pulse length in use. 1, record 6, English, - range%20resolution
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
range resolution: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 6, English, - range%20resolution
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pouvoir séparateur en portée
1, record 6, French, pouvoir%20s%C3%A9parateur%20en%20port%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aptitude d'un équipement radar à séparer deux objets réfléchissants situés sur un même relèvement, mais à des distances différentes de l'antenne. Cette aptitude est principalement fonction de la durée d'impulsion utilisée. 1, record 6, French, - pouvoir%20s%C3%A9parateur%20en%20port%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pouvoir séparateur en portée : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 6, French, - pouvoir%20s%C3%A9parateur%20en%20port%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- resolución en distancia
1, record 6, Spanish, resoluci%C3%B3n%20en%20distancia
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacidad de un equipo de radar de separar los ecos de dos objetos que tienen la misma orientación pero que están a distintas distancias de la antena. Esta capacidad viene determinada fundamentalmente por la anchura del impulso del transmisor. 1, record 6, Spanish, - resoluci%C3%B3n%20en%20distancia
Record 7 - internal organization data 1992-01-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- bearing length
1, record 7, English, bearing%20length
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 7, English, - bearing%20length
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- longueur de portage
1, record 7, French, longueur%20de%20portage
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie adoptée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 2, record 7, French, - longueur%20de%20portage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-04-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Dams and Causeways
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- transition
1, record 8, English, transition
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- hydraulic transition 1, record 8, English, hydraulic%20transition
correct
- conversion 1, record 8, English, conversion
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A length of conduit or channel wherein the cross-sectional shape is gradually changed from that of the conduit or channel upstream to that of the conduit or channel downstream. The transitions are characterized by adjectives bearing on their length(e. g. short, long, sudden, gradual), geometrical shape of the side walls(e. g. splayed, straight, warped, flared, streamlined), by reference to the adjacent structure(e. g. tunnel, valve, gate, inlet, outlet, tail) or by reference to type of flow in the transition length. 1, record 8, English, - transition
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Barrages et chaussées
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- raccordement
1, record 8, French, raccordement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tronçon de conduite ou du canal dont le profil varie progressivement à partir du profil de la conduite ou du canal en amont jusqu'au profil de la conduite ou du canal en aval. Les raccordements sont caractérisés par des qualificatifs se rapportant à leur longueur; à la forme géométrique de leurs parois, à l'ouvrage adjacent, ou à la nature de l'écoulement dans le raccordement. 1, record 8, French, - raccordement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-01-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- caisson pile
1, record 9, English, caisson%20pile
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- caisson-type pile 2, record 9, English, caisson%2Dtype%20pile
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Caissons... are load-bearing enclosures sunk into the ground, usually to protect excavation for a foundation, aid construction of the substructure, and serve as part of the permanent structure.... In foundations, caissons are used to facilitate construction of shafts or piers extending from near the surface of land or water to a bearing stratum. This type of construction can carry heavy loads to great depths.... They range in size from abut that of a pile to over 100 ft in length and width. Some small ones are considered caisson piles.... For some of the smaller caissons used for foundation shafts, the casing generally is not assigned any load-carrying capacity, or it may be withdrawn as concrete fills the hole. 3, record 9, English, - caisson%20pile
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pile-caisson
1, record 9, French, pile%2Dcaisson
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Caisson : Ouvrage en forme de boîte sans fond, à section circulaire ou rectangulaire, foncé dans le sol sous l'action principale de son propre poids, au fur et à mesure qu'est extrait le sol sur lequel il s'appuie. La technique est en particulier utilisée pour la réalisation de fondations de grande section : piles-caissons, puits havés. 1, record 9, French, - pile%2Dcaisson
Record 9, Key term(s)
- pieu caisson
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-08-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Steering Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- torque steer
1, record 10, English, torque%20steer
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Driveshafts are of equal length with provision of a center support bearing that eliminates torque steer sometimes associated with unequal length shafts. 1, record 10, English, - torque%20steer
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Direction (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- braquage dû au couple
1, record 10, French, braquage%20d%C3%BB%20au%20couple
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-08-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- projectile composite pile
1, record 11, English, projectile%20composite%20pile
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Projectile composite piles may be useful where the length required is too great for cast-in-place piles and where the water level is too low to permit use of wood-section composite piles or where hard end bearing is available and a heavy load per pile could be developed. 1, record 11, English, - projectile%20composite%20pile
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- pieu mixte projectile 1, record 11, French, pieu%20mixte%20projectile
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pieux mixtes «projectiles». - Dans le cas où la longueur nécessaire est trop importante pour des pieux de béton moulés dans le sol, dans le cas où le niveau de la nappe se trouve à trop grande profondeur pour pouvoir utiliser des pieux mixtes avec partie inférieure en bois ou si l'on peut disposer d'une résistance de pointe importante ou d'une grande force portante par pieu, on peut utiliser ce type de pieux. 1, record 11, French, - pieu%20mixte%20projectile
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1982-08-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
- Earthmoving
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- soil compactor
1, record 12, English, soil%20compactor
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Piles are effective in transferring load through soft upper strata to end bearing on a hard substratum; as friction piles in their lower portions in transferring the load through soft upper strata into stiffer lower strata; as friction piles for full length; and as soil compactors(...) 1, record 12, English, - soil%20compactor
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
- Terrassement
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- pieu de compactage 1, record 12, French, pieu%20de%20compactage
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les pieux peuvent (...) être utilisés comme pieux de compactage. 1, record 12, French, - pieu%20de%20compactage
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1977-06-07
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Propulsion of Water-Craft
- Machine Shafts, Journals and Swivels
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- thrust shaft
1, record 13, English, thrust%20shaft
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The length of shafting provided with one or more collars which transmits the thrust of the propeller to the thrust bearing. 1, record 13, English, - thrust%20shaft
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des bateaux
- Arbres et tourillons (Composants mécaniques)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- arbre de butée
1, record 13, French, arbre%20de%20but%C3%A9e
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La butée Mitchell] se compose d'un arbre de butée et d'un corps boulonné au carlingage ou incorporé dans le bâti réducteur. 1, record 13, French, - arbre%20de%20but%C3%A9e
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- length of bearing 1, record 14, English, length%20of%20bearing
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- longueur d'appuis
1, record 14, French, longueur%20d%27appuis
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Floors and Ceilings
- Structural Framework
- Rough Carpentry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- end bearing 1, record 15, English, end%20bearing
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
except when supported on ribbon boards, floor joists shall have not less than 1 1/2 in. length of end bearing. 1, record 15, English, - end%20bearing
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Planchers et plafonds
- Charpentes
- Charpenterie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- surface de repos
1, record 15, French, surface%20de%20repos
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- repos 1, record 15, French, repos
masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
repos des solives ou des poutres sur les murs. [...] la surface de repos doit être suffisante pour que la poutre transmette ses charges à son support dans de bonnes conditions. 1, record 15, French, - surface%20de%20repos
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Floors and Ceilings
- Structural Framework
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- length of end bearing 1, record 16, English, length%20of%20end%20bearing
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the -- for beams shall be determined on the basis of the allowable design stress of the wood but shall not be less than 1 1/2 in. 1, record 16, English, - length%20of%20end%20bearing
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Planchers et plafonds
- Charpentes
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- longueur d'appui 1, record 16, French, longueur%20d%27appui
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
repos des solives et des poutres sur les maçonneries. [ Pour que la transmission [des charges] se fasse bien on admet que la -- doit être égale à la hauteur de la pièce métallique. 1, record 16, French, - longueur%20d%27appui
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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