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UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
- Lasers and Masers
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- laser extensometer
1, record 1, English, laser%20extensometer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The laser extensometer scans the measuring range with a visible laser beam and automatically determines the reference length. 2, record 1, English, - laser%20extensometer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Video and laser extensometers are used with a universal testing machine to measure sample strain when a contact extensometer is not practical. 3, record 1, English, - laser%20extensometer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
- Masers et lasers
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- extensomètre laser
1, record 1, French, extensom%C3%A8tre%20laser
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plusieurs technologies sont utilisées de nos jours : extensomètres à contact et sans contact tels que les extensomètres vidéo, extensomètres laser dans des environnements ambiants ou sous contraintes de température (enceintes thermiques, fours). 2, record 1, French, - extensom%C3%A8tre%20laser
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- universal testing machine 1, record 2, English, universal%20testing%20machine
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- universal-type testing machine 2, record 2, English, universal%2Dtype%20testing%20machine
correct
- universal-type test machine 2, record 2, English, universal%2Dtype%20test%20machine
correct
- universal static testing machine 3, record 2, English, universal%20static%20testing%20machine
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - universal%20testing%20machine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- machine d'essai universelle 1, record 2, French, machine%20d%27essai%20universelle
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- machine d'essais universelle 2, record 2, French, machine%20d%27essais%20universelle
- machine d'essai statique universelle 1, record 2, French, machine%20d%27essai%20statique%20universelle
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - machine%20d%27essai%20universelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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