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DURETE MESUREE DUROMETRE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Strength of Materials
DEF

A measure of the indentation resistance of elastomeric or soft plastic materials based on the depth of penetration of a conical indentor.

CONT

Durometer hardness is a measure of the resistance of material to indentation by 3 spring-loaded indenter. The higher the number, the greater the resistance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Résistance des matériaux
DEF

Une échelle arbitraire qui indique la résistance à l’impression du pénétrateur du duromètre.

OBS

Duromètre. Désigne divers appareils normalisés de mesure des duretés et des résistances aux chocs, à la pénétration ou à la rayure des matériaux.

Key term(s)
  • durete mesurée au duromètre

Spanish

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