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BREAKING STRENGTH [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
- Metallurgy - General
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ultimate strength
1, record 1, English, ultimate%20strength
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- nominal strength 2, record 1, English, nominal%20strength
correct
- maximum strength 2, record 1, English, maximum%20strength
correct
- breaking strength 3, record 1, English, breaking%20strength
correct
- fracture strength 4, record 1, English, fracture%20strength
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maximum stress (tensile, compressive, or shear) a material can sustain without fracture; determined by dividing maximum load by the original cross-sectional area of the specimen. 2, record 1, English, - ultimate%20strength
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Métallurgie générale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- résistance à la rupture
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20rupture
correct, see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contrainte maximale (de traction, de compression, de cisaillement) qu'un matériau peut subir avant rupture. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20rupture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20rupture
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Resistencia de los materiales
- Metalurgia general
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- carga de rotura
1, record 1, Spanish, carga%20de%20rotura
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- carga de ruptura 1, record 1, Spanish, carga%20de%20ruptura
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-11-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Textile Industries
- Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- strength at break
1, record 2, English, strength%20at%20break
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- breaking strength 2, record 2, English, breaking%20strength
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maximum stretching force that can be applied to fabric, yarn, carpet or other material before it breaks. 3, record 2, English, - strength%20at%20break
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
breaking strength: Term still commonly used, but improperly, for the average of the results of breaking force measurements. 1, record 2, English, - strength%20at%20break
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Industries du textile
- Tapis et textile d'ameublement
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- résistance à la rupture
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20rupture
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force maximale de traction que l'on peut appliquer à un tissu, fil, tapis ou autre matériel avant que celui-ci ne se rompe. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20rupture
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parachute (Parachute fabric) : Toile très fournie, fine, souple, brillante et d'une grande résistance à la rupture, fabriquée en soie naturelle. 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20rupture
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Resistencia de los materiales
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
- Industrias textiles
- Alfombras y tejidos para tapizado
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- resistencia a la ruptura
1, record 2, Spanish, resistencia%20a%20la%20ruptura
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-10-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rupture strength
1, record 3, English, rupture%20strength
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- breaking strength 2, record 3, English, breaking%20strength
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the stress at the time of rupture. 3, record 3, English, - rupture%20strength
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- résistance à la rupture 1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20rupture
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- résistance au bris 2, record 3, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20bris
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] contrainte au moment de la rupture. 2, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20rupture
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- resistencia a la ruptura
1, record 3, Spanish, resistencia%20a%20la%20ruptura
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-09-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chains and Cables (Mechanical Components)
- Road Construction Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- breaking strength
1, record 4, English, breaking%20strength
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The load under which a chain breaks. 2, record 4, English, - breaking%20strength
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Earth-moving machinery terminology - pipelayers. 3, record 4, English, - breaking%20strength
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et chaînes (Composants mécaniques)
- Matériel de constr. (Voies de circulation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- force de rupture
1, record 4, French, force%20de%20rupture
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie des engins de terrassement - tracteurs poseurs de canalisations. 2, record 4, French, - force%20de%20rupture
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
AFNOR A 47-200. 3, record 4, French, - force%20de%20rupture
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-03-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- breaking strength 1, record 5, English, breaking%20strength
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- force de rupture
1, record 5, French, force%20de%20rupture
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Résistance d'une échelle au bris. 2, record 5, French, - force%20de%20rupture
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-10-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Aeroindustry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- breaking strength
1, record 6, English, breaking%20strength
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- résistance à la rupture
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20rupture
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 2, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20la%20rupture
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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