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LONGITUDINAL WAVE MODULUS [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Strength of Materials
  • Physics of Solids
  • Plastic Materials
Universal entry(ies)
L
symbol, see observation
DEF

A modulus of longitudinal waves propagating through a laterally extended plate.

OBS

L: This letter, which is used as a symbol, must be italicized.

OBS

The unit of measure of longitudinal wave modulus is the pascal (Pa).

OBS

longitudinal wave modulus; L: term, symbol and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Résistance des matériaux
  • Physique des solides
  • Matières plastiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
L
symbol, see observation
DEF

Module d'ondes se propageant de façon longitudinale au travers d'une lame à extension latérale.

OBS

L : Cette majuscule qui sert de symbole doit être écrite en italique.

OBS

L'unité de mesure du module sous propagation d'onde longitudinale est le pascal (Pa).

OBS

module sous propagation d'onde longitudinale; L : terme, symbole et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Resistencia de los materiales
  • Física de los sólidos
  • Materiales plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
L
symbol, see observation
DEF

Módulo de ondas longitudinales que se propagan a través de una placa extendida lateralmente.

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