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RATIO STRENGTH WEIGHT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Physics of Solids
- Strength of Materials
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- strength-to-weight ratio
1, record 1, English, strength%2Dto%2Dweight%20ratio
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- weight-to-strength ratio 2, record 1, English, weight%2Dto%2Dstrength%20ratio
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A typical approach to save vehicle weight is the substitution of conventional materials for higher-strength materials of the same density or by materials of lesser density but similar strength. In the first case, less material is needed (as with high-strength steel); in the second, the higher strength-to-weight ratio of lighter metals (aluminum, titanium, magnesium) results in direct weight reduction. 3, record 1, English, - strength%2Dto%2Dweight%20ratio
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... the fiber-reinforced plastic composite provides excellent structural behavior at a strength-to-weight ratio attractive for space vehicles. 2, record 1, English, - strength%2Dto%2Dweight%20ratio
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Titanium metal, resistant to corrosion and with a high strength-to-weight ratio, is used in the manufacture of aerospace and marine components. 4, record 1, English, - strength%2Dto%2Dweight%20ratio
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
maintain a low weight-to-strength ratio. 5, record 1, English, - strength%2Dto%2Dweight%20ratio
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
increase, enhance, the strength-to-weight ratio. 5, record 1, English, - strength%2Dto%2Dweight%20ratio
Record 1, Key term(s)
- weight strength ratio
- ratio of strength to weight
- strength weight ratio
- strength-weight ratio
- weight-strength ratio
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique des solides
- Résistance des matériaux
- Poids et charges (Transports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rapport résistance-poids
1, record 1, French, rapport%20r%C3%A9sistance%2Dpoids
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rapport solidité-poids 2, record 1, French, rapport%20solidit%C3%A9%2Dpoids
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En général, on réduit le poids d'un véhicule automobile en substituant à des matériaux classiques des matériaux de plus grande résistance mais de même densité ou des matériaux de densité inférieure mais de résistance similaire. Dans le premier cas, on a besoin d'une plus petite quantité de matériau (d'acier à haute résistance par exemple); dans le second cas, le rapport résistance-poids plus élevé des métaux légers (aluminium, titane, magnésium) a pour effet de réduire directement le poids. 3, record 1, French, - rapport%20r%C3%A9sistance%2Dpoids
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le titane métallique, résistant à la corrosion et de rapport résistance-poids élevé, est utilisé dans la fabrication de composants destinés aux secteurs de l'aérospatiale et de la marine. 4, record 1, French, - rapport%20r%C3%A9sistance%2Dpoids
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Le rapport élevé solidité-poids du polyester renforcé de verre en fait un matériau idéal pour la construction. 2, record 1, French, - rapport%20r%C3%A9sistance%2Dpoids
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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