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DAMPING RATIO [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-10-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- damping ratio
1, record 1, English, damping%20ratio
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The low damping ratio (about 1% critical damping ratio) is one of the weaknesses of CLT [cross laminated timber] floors. 2, record 1, English, - damping%20ratio
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Critical, low damping ratio. 2, record 1, English, - damping%20ratio
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rapport d'amortissement acoustique
1, record 1, French, rapport%20d%27amortissement%20acoustique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rapport d'amortissement 2, record 1, French, rapport%20d%27amortissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le faible rapport d'amortissement (environ 1 % du rapport d'amortissement critique) compte parmi les points faibles des planchers en CLT [panneaux lamellés-croisés]. 2, record 1, French, - rapport%20d%27amortissement%20acoustique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Rapport d'amortissement critique, faible. 2, record 1, French, - rapport%20d%27amortissement%20acoustique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-04-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- damping ratio 1, record 2, English, damping%20ratio
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Anemometer response is characterized by the starting threshold for the wind speed and the damping ratio for the wind direction. 1, record 2, English, - damping%20ratio
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rapport d'amortissement
1, record 2, French, rapport%20d%27amortissement
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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