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ESCALA LINEAL [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-05-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Rheology
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- S-N diagram
1, record 1, English, S%2DN%20diagram
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- S-N curve 2, record 1, English, S%2DN%20curve
correct
- fatigue test curve 3, record 1, English, fatigue%20test%20curve
correct
- fatigue plot 3, record 1, English, fatigue%20plot
correct
- stress cycle diagram 4, record 1, English, stress%20cycle%20diagram
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In conducting fatigue tests, several specimens are run at various loads or stress levels to determine the number of stress cycles to cause failure. These results are then plotted as a logarithmic or semi-logarithmic graph in which stress (S) is the ordinate and the number of cycles (N) the abscissa. The curves obtained are generally called S-N curves. Usually, the data are plotted on semi-logarithmic graphs in which the number of cycles is recorded on the logarithmic scale. 2, record 1, English, - S%2DN%20diagram
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although "diagram" and "curve" are not perfectly synonymous ("diagram" has a more abstract meaning than "curve"), in this case, the authors consulted do not distinguish between "S-N diagram" and "S-N curve". 5, record 1, English, - S%2DN%20diagram
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
S-N diagram: term standardized by ASTM [American Society for Testing and Materials]. 5, record 1, English, - S%2DN%20diagram
Record 1, Key term(s)
- endurance curve
- fatigue curve
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Rhéologie
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- courbe de Wöhler
1, record 1, French, courbe%20de%20W%C3%B6hler
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- courbe de fatigue 2, record 1, French, courbe%20de%20fatigue
correct, feminine noun
- courbe d'endurance 3, record 1, French, courbe%20d%27endurance
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La méthode classique pour déterminer la limite d'endurance d'un métal consiste à procéder à un certain nombre d'essais sous des charges différentes jusqu'à obtenir la rupture de chaque éprouvette; on construit une courbe, dite courbe de Wöhler, en portant, pour chaque éprouvette, en abscisse, avec une échelle logarithmique, le nombre de cycles qui ont amené la rupture et, en ordonnées, avec une échelle linéaire, la contrainte maximum produite au cours de chaque cycle; cette courbe admet, en général, une asymptote qui définit la limite d'endurance [...] 1, record 1, French, - courbe%20de%20W%C3%B6hler
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Reología
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- curva SN
1, record 1, Spanish, curva%20SN
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Curva, que permite observar la resistencia del material, la cual indica la relación observada experimentalmente entre la vida en servicio N, presentada convencionalmente en al abscisa(escala logarítmica) y la amplitud del esfuerzo [...] o el esfuerzo máximo [...] que se presenta en la ordenada en escala lineal o en escala logarítmica. 1, record 1, Spanish, - curva%20SN
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Design
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- engineering drawing
1, record 2, English, engineering%20drawing
correct, generic
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- engineering graphics 2, record 2, English, engineering%20graphics
correct, see observation, generic
- drafting 3, record 2, English, drafting
correct, generic
- draughting 2, record 2, English, draughting
correct, Great Britain, generic
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Graphical representation of structures, machines, and their component parts that communicates the engineering intent of a technical design to the craftsman or worker who produces the product. 2, record 2, English, - engineering%20drawing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A graphical language used by engineers and other technical personnel associated with the engineering profession. 4, record 2, English, - engineering%20drawing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Most engineering drawings are made with instruments and therefore are called mechanical drawings. 2, record 2, English, - engineering%20drawing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "engineering graphics" has come into use in place of engineering drawing because a wide range of related graphic detail must often be included, such as wood trim, ornate brickwork patterns, corbelling instructions and even load-design formulas for certain cantilevered beams. 2, record 2, English, - engineering%20drawing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dessin industriel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dessin industriel
1, record 2, French, dessin%20industriel
correct, see observation, masculine noun, specific
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le dessin industriel s'effectue toujours aux instruments, le plus souvent sur une table à dessin, au crayon ou à l'encre de Chine, et généralement sur du papier-calque afin d'en faciliter la reproduction. 2, record 2, French, - dessin%20industriel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dessin : 1. Représentation sur une surface de la forme [...] d'un objet [...] 2. Technique et art de cette représentation. 2, record 2, French, - dessin%20industriel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre «dessin industriel» avec le générique «dessin technique». 3, record 2, French, - dessin%20industriel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Diseño industrial
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- dibujo industrial
1, record 2, Spanish, dibujo%20industrial
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dibujo lineal y a la escala de las instalaciones, máquinas, piezas mecánicas, productos fabricados y otros objetos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - dibujo%20industrial
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Mathematical Geography
- Cartography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- linear scale
1, record 3, English, linear%20scale
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- graphic scale 2, record 3, English, graphic%20scale
correct, NATO, standardized
- bar scale 3, record 3, English, bar%20scale
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A graduated line by means of which distances on the map, chart, or photograph may be measured in terms of ground distance. 4, record 3, English, - linear%20scale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
linear scale; bar scale: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 3, English, - linear%20scale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
linear scale; graphic scale; bar scale: terms and definition standardized by NATO. 6, record 3, English, - linear%20scale
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Géographie mathématique
- Cartographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- échelle de distance
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9chelle%20de%20distance
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- échelle graphique 2, record 3, French, %C3%A9chelle%20graphique
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- échelle linéaire 3, record 3, French, %C3%A9chelle%20lin%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne ou règle graduée au moyen de laquelle les distances sur une carte ou une photographie peuvent être converties en distances réelles sur le terrain. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20distance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
échelle graphique; échelle linéaire : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 4, record 3, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20distance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
échelle graphique; échelle de distance; échelle linéaire : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 5, record 3, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20distance
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fotografía
- Geografía matemática
- Cartografía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- escala lineal
1, record 3, Spanish, escala%20lineal
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- escala gráfica 1, record 3, Spanish, escala%20gr%C3%A1fica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Línea graduada por medio de la cual se pueden medir distancias en el mapa, carta o fotografía, en términos de distancia terrestre. 1, record 3, Spanish, - escala%20lineal
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