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RIB STRUCTURE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- main rib
1, record 1, English, main%20rib
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- primary rib structure 2, record 1, English, primary%20rib%20structure
correct, standardized
- load-carrying rib 2, record 1, English, load%2Dcarrying%20rib
correct, standardized
- heavy rib 3, record 1, English, heavy%20rib
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In an aircraft, ribs are forming elements of the structure of a wing, especially in traditional construction. By analogy with the anatomical definition of "rib," the ribs attach to the main spar, and by being repeated at frequent intervals, form a skeletal shape for the wing. Usually ribs incorporate the airfoil shape of the wing, and the skin adopts this shape when stretched over the ribs. ... The ribs may be light or heavy in design which make them suitable for a wide range of loads. 4, record 1, English, - main%20rib
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
primary rib structure; load-carrying rib: terms standardized by ISO. 5, record 1, English, - main%20rib
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Rudder, tailplane, wing main rib. 3, record 1, English, - main%20rib
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Center, inboard main rib. 3, record 1, English, - main%20rib
Record 1, Key term(s)
- load carrying rib
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nervure forte
1, record 1, French, nervure%20forte
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les nervures sont généralement constituées par deux semelles ou «chapeaux de nervure» réunies par une âme qui peut être une simple tôle ajourée ou une véritable poutre en treillis [...] Il existe deux sortes de nervures : – les nervures courantes assurant le maintien du profil et la rigidité générale; – les nervures fortes supportant les efforts localisés. 2, record 1, French, - nervure%20forte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nervure forte : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - nervure%20forte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nervure forte : terme uniformisé par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 4, record 1, French, - nervure%20forte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-11-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Architecture
- Urban Housing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- interior rib structure 1, record 2, English, interior%20rib%20structure
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Architecture
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- structure interne nervurée
1, record 2, French, structure%20interne%20nervur%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-11-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Structural Framework
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rib structure 1, record 3, English, rib%20structure
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Charpentes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- structure nervurée
1, record 3, French, structure%20nervur%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wing root structure box rib 1, record 4, English, wing%20root%20structure%20box%20rib
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- nervure du caisson d'emplanture
1, record 4, French, nervure%20du%20caisson%20d%27emplanture
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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