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WEIGHT STRENGTH RATIO [2 records]

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Record 1 2015-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics of Solids
  • Strength of Materials
  • Loads and Weights (Transport.)
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.

CONT

... the fiber-reinforced plastic composite provides excellent structural behavior at a strength-to-weight ratio attractive for space vehicles.

CONT

Titanium metal, resistant to corrosion and with a high strength-to-weight ratio, is used in the manufacture of aerospace and marine components.

PHR

maintain a low weight-to-strength ratio.

PHR

increase, enhance, the strength-to-weight ratio.

Key term(s)
  • weight strength ratio
  • ratio of strength to weight
  • strength weight ratio
  • strength-weight ratio
  • weight-strength ratio

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique des solides
  • Résistance des matériaux
  • Poids et charges (Transports)
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.

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.

CONT

Le rapport élevé solidité-poids du polyester renforcé de verre en fait un matériau idéal pour la construction.

Spanish

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Record 2 1990-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance

Spanish

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