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STIFFNESS [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-10-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rigidity
1, record 1, English, rigidity
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- stiffness 2, record 1, English, stiffness
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Resistance to bending or twisting. 3, record 1, English, - rigidity
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This orientation enhances the stiffness, impact, and barrier performance of the bottle, permitting a reduction in weight or use of a lower grade of material. 4, record 1, English, - rigidity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rigidité
1, record 1, French, rigidit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacité des corps solides à résister aux déformations sous des sollicitations mécaniques, notamment la flexion et la torsion. 2, record 1, French, - rigidit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il a semblé que certaines propriétés méritent d'être mises en avant à propos de l'utilisation rationnelle des plastiques : la rigidité, la thermosensibilité et s'il y a lieu l'incombustibilité. 3, record 1, French, - rigidit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario técnico y científico general
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- rigidez
1, record 1, Spanish, rigidez
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Resistencia que opone un cuerpo a las fuerzas que tienden a deformarlo y que depende de su elasticidad. 2, record 1, Spanish, - rigidez
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-05-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Rheology
- Plastics Industry
- Audio Technology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stiffness
1, record 2, English, stiffness
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- force gradient 2, record 2, English, force%20gradient
correct
- rigidity 2, record 2, English, rigidity
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Resistance of a material in pounds per square inch to deflection, more often called its modulus of elasticity of E value. 3, record 2, English, - stiffness
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The reciprocal of compliance. 3, record 2, English, - stiffness
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
positive stiffness, negative stiffness. 2, record 2, English, - stiffness
Record 2, Key term(s)
- modulus of elasticity
- E value
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Rhéologie
- Industrie des plastiques
- Électroacoustique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- raideur
1, record 2, French, raideur
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- rigidité 2, record 2, French, rigidit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propriété d'un solide caractérisant la grandeur de la déformation qu'il subit pour un accroissement de contrainte donné. Plus cette déformation est faible, plus le corps est raide. 3, record 2, French, - raideur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le rapport de raideur s'exprime en newtons par millimètre. 4, record 2, French, - raideur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-08-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- stiffness 1, record 3, English, stiffness
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The second internal resistance arising out of lack of relaxation, stiffness in muscles. 1, record 3, English, - stiffness
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- crispation
1, record 3, French, crispation
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- rigidité 1, record 3, French, rigidit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La crispation (entraîne) freine la vitesse et nuit à l'efficacité. 1, record 3, French, - crispation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-12-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- stiffness 1, record 4, English, stiffness
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
No ruptures of the ACL and medial collateral ligament were noted. After section of the posterior capsule, the stiffness of the knee decreased 40 to 80 percent compared to the normal opposite knee, whereas the isolated section of the PCL had no significant effect. 1, record 4, English, - stiffness
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rigidité élastique
1, record 4, French, rigidit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9lastique
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La section des coques condyliennes a provoqué une diminution de 40 à 80 p. 100 de la rigidité élastique du genou en HEP alors que la section du LCP [ligament croisé postérieur] a eu peu d'influence sur le comportement mécanique du genou en HEP [hyperextension passive] avant la rupture initiale. 1, record 4, French, - rigidit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9lastique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-08-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Properties of Paper
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- stiffness
1, record 5, English, stiffness
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- rigidity 2, record 5, English, rigidity
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That ability of paper or paperboard to withstand bending or crushing forces. 2, record 5, English, - stiffness
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Propriétés des papiers
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rigidité
1, record 5, French, rigidit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La propriété la plus importante pour un carton multicouche (et plus particulièrement le carton pour boîte et le carton bois) est sans doute la rigidité (c'est-à-dire sa résistance à la flexion). 1, record 5, French, - rigidit%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La rigidité est un état qui intéresse aussi les papiers, à proprement parler. 2, record 5, French, - rigidit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-10-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- stiffness
1, record 6, English, stiffness
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ratio of change of force (or torque) to the corresponding change in translational (or rotational) displacement of an elastic element. 1, record 6, English, - stiffness
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- raideux
1, record 6, French, raideux
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport entre une variation de force (ou de couple) et la variation correspondante du déplacement en translation (ou en rotation) d'un élément élastique. 1, record 6, French, - raideux
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-05-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- stiffness
1, record 7, English, stiffness
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Flexural rigidity: a mesure of the resistance of fabrics to bending by external forces. It is related to stiffness and is sensed when a fabric is handled. 1, record 7, English, - stiffness
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- raideur
1, record 7, French, raideur
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-10-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- stiffness
1, record 8, English, stiffness
proposal
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The quality of having a subnormal ability to move a joint, muscle, or the skin. 1, record 8, English, - stiffness
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cartonnement
1, record 8, French, cartonnement
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
au niveau du rachis cervico-dorsal nous notons un cartonnement des tissus surtout au trapèze supérieur des deux côtés. 1, record 8, French, - cartonnement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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