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BALAI CARBONE [2 records]

Record 1 2002-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

The standard measurement for frame strength is a term known as "RBM" (Resistance to Bending Movement). The RBM is the yield strength of the frame material multiplied by the section modules of the frame rail. A typical yield strength of steel used in commercial truck chassis is 50,000 psi, and the section modules per frame is 13.3 to 13.4 inches cubed. Therefore, the RBM per rail is approximately 670,000 inch-pounds, with the RBM of the entire chassis frame (both rails) being double that, or 1,340,000 pounds.

CONT

Furthermore, a single frame in lieu of old double frames, such as those found in older dump trucks, saves 300-500 lb. in tare weight but still provides strong resistance to bending movement in the frame, which is essential when operating in a severe construction environment.

CONT

The 2000 Suburban ... modular frame ... Section modulus (in cubic inches) is up from 3.16 to 4.24 and the resistance to bending moment (in pounds/inches) goes from 104,000 to 140,000.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
CONT

[...] balai de rue automoteur à quatre roues [...] CHASSIS : De type en «C» de 76 mm X 330 mm en acier à haute résistance et à faible teneur en carbone. Module de section : 16, 63. Résistance à la flexion : 831, 500 lbs/po.

CONT

Le dispositif de protection arrière doit avoir une résistance à la flexion au moins équivalente à celle d’une poutre en acier dont la section droite a un module de résistance à la flexion de 20 cm³.

OBS

flexion : Mécan. Courbure d’une pièce longue (poutre, barre...) sous l’action de forces perpendiculaires à l’axe longitudinal et appliquées en des points où la pièce n’est pas soutenue. Flexion plane. Module de flexion. Résistance à la flexion.

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
  • Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
CONT

... the secondary current passes from the coil into the center of the distributor cap where it is transmitted by a carbon brush to the center of the rotor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
CONT

un balai de charbon conduit le courant au rotor de distribution

OBS

balai de charbon : terminologie retenue dans la version française du fichier stocks.

OBS

balai de charbon, balai de carbone : termes uniformisés par le CN.

Spanish

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