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UNSPRUNG MASS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1991-04-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Traction (Rail)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- unsprung mass 1, record 1, English, unsprung%20mass
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- masse non suspendue
1, record 1, French, masse%20non%20suspendue
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse de ceux des éléments de l'entraînement de l'essieu (roues, essieux, engrenages, moteurs de traction, etc.) qui sont supportés directement par l'essieu et dont les déplacements ne sont pas indépendants de ceux des éléments en contact avec les rails. 1, record 1, French, - masse%20non%20suspendue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mechanics
- Kinematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- unsprung mass 1, record 2, English, unsprung%20mass
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These vehicles which are considered to be of very modern design are equipped with SKF light alloy axleboxes. By this means, the unsprung mass of the wheel set is reduced and consequently the total mass of the vehicle. 1, record 2, English, - unsprung%20mass
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique
- Cinématique (Mécanique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- masse non suspendue
1, record 2, French, masse%20non%20suspendue
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces véhicules, d'une conception très moderne, sont équipés de boîtes d'essieux SKF en alliage léger qui réduisent la masse non suspendue de l'essieu et par conséquent également la masse totale du véhicule. 1, record 2, French, - masse%20non%20suspendue
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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