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FORCE PENETRATION [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-02-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- forcible entry operation
1, record 1, English, forcible%20entry%20operation
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- FEO 2, record 1, English, FEO
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
forcible entry operation; FEO: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - forcible%20entry%20operation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- opération de pénétration par la force
1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ration%20de%20p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration%20par%20la%20force
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- FEO 2, record 1, French, FEO
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
opération de pénétration par la force; FEO : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration%20par%20la%20force
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-12-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Physics
- Dentistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hardness
1, record 2, English, hardness
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A measure of the resistance of a material to deformation (indentation) by an indenter of fixed geometry under a static load. 1, record 2, English, - hardness
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The definitions for ultimate tensile strength and hardness are somewhat similar ... 1, record 2, English, - hardness
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hardness: Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - hardness
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Physique
- Dentisterie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dureté
1, record 2, French, duret%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dureté d’un matériau, et plus particulièrement des métaux, est déterminée par la résistance qu'ils opposent à la pénétration d’un poinçon de forme donnée, soumis à une force connue pendant un temps donné; on mesure ensuite les dimensions de l'empreinte permanente laissée par le poinçon. 2, record 2, French, - duret%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dureté : Terme normalisé par l’ISO et par l’AFNOR. 3, record 2, French, - duret%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Resistencia de los materiales
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
- Física
- Odontología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- dureza
1, record 2, Spanish, dureza
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Resistencia de un material a la penetración o al rayado. 1, record 2, Spanish, - dureza
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
- Destructive and Non-destructive Tests (Mat.)
- Scientific Instruments
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- durometer
1, record 3, English, durometer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- hardness tester 2, record 3, English, hardness%20tester
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Device that indicates the hardness of a material, usually by measuring the effect on its surface of a localized penetration by a standardized rounded or pointed indenter of diamond, carbide, or hard steel. 3, record 3, English, - durometer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plastics and related plastic insulating materials may be measured by an indentation hardness tester. Results give an indication of the extent of cure of some thermosetting materials at room temperature, and act as a control test to indicate the punching quality of laminated plastics at the processing temperature. Indentation hardness numbers relate to the area or depth of indentation made by an indenter of fixed geometry under a known static load. 4, record 3, English, - durometer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
- Techniques industrielles
- Contrôle destructif et non destructif (Matér.)
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- duromètre
1, record 3, French, durom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom générique des appareils de mesure de dureté. 2, record 3, French, - durom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dureté d’un matériau, et plus particulièrement des métaux, est déterminée par la résistance qu'ils opposent à la pénétration d’un poinçon de forme donnée, soumis à une force connue pendant un temps donné; on mesure, ensuite, les dimensions de l'empreinte permanente laissée par le poinçon. Les appareils utilisés pour ces mesures sont appelés duromètres [...] 3, record 3, French, - durom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nom générique des appareils de mesure de dureté. 4, record 3, French, - durom%C3%A8tre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Circuitos impresos y microelectrónica
- Procesos y técnicas industriales
- Pruebas destructivas y no destructivas (Materiales)
- Instrumentos científicos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- durómetro
1, record 3, Spanish, dur%C3%B3metro
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-11-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- penetrating power
1, record 4, English, penetrating%20power
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tir (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- force de pénétration
1, record 4, French, force%20de%20p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuerza de penetración
1, record 4, Spanish, fuerza%20de%20penetraci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- poder de penetración 2, record 4, Spanish, poder%20de%20penetraci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-04-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
- Physics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- compressive force 1, record 5, English, compressive%20force
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- compression force 2, record 5, English, compression%20force
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This produces a compressive force by the base material that squeezes the shank of the fastener and provides its holding strength. 1, record 5, English, - compressive%20force
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Physique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- force de compression
1, record 5, French, force%20de%20compression
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au cours de cette pénétration, le matériau support engendre une certaine force de compression qui serre la tige de l'attache et lui attribue sa force d’ancrage. 2, record 5, French, - force%20de%20compression
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Resistencia de los materiales
- Física
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuerza de compresión
1, record 5, Spanish, fuerza%20de%20compresi%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-03-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Materials Handling
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- penetration force 1, record 6, English, penetration%20force
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Manutention
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- force de pénétration
1, record 6, French, force%20de%20p%C3%A9n%C3%A9tration
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Manipulación de materiales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuerza de penetración
1, record 6, Spanish, fuerza%20de%20penetraci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-05-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- underweight
1, record 7, English, underweight
correct, adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sous-caratté
1, record 7, French, sous%2Dcaratt%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- sous-caraté 2, record 7, French, sous%2Dcarat%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d’un trépan diamanté dont les pierres sont volontairement espacées(5 à 6 diamants par cm² afin d’obtenir un meilleur passage de la boue, une augmentation de la charge unitaire par diamant et une force de pénétration supérieure. 3, record 7, French, - sous%2Dcaratt%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un pas en avant vient d’être fait dans l’utilisation des outils diamant [...] Nous avons fabriqué des outils diamant volontairement sous-carattés [...] Qu’est-ce qu’un outil sous-caratté? Il s’agit d’un outil dont le sertissage est aéré; habituellement sur une surface de 1 cm², nous sertissons environ 8 diamants [...] Dans le cas d’un outil volontairement sous-caratté, nous n’en mettons que 5 ou 6 pour 1 cm², ceci devant permettre à la boue de forage de mieux circuler entre les diamants et d’avoir plus de charge unitaire par diamant [...], donc une meilleure possibilité de pénétration. (Forages, nº 58, janvier-mars 1973, pp. 17 et 23). 3, record 7, French, - sous%2Dcaratt%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-04-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
- Soil Tests (Construction)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- California bearing ratio test
1, record 8, English, California%20bearing%20ratio%20test
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- CBR test 1, record 8, English, CBR%20test
correct
- California Bearing Ratio Test 2, record 8, English, California%20Bearing%20Ratio%20Test
correct
- CBR puncture test 3, record 8, English, CBR%20puncture%20test
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A constant rate of penetration test for evaluation of subgrade strengths for road and airfield pavement design. It is expressed as a percentage of the value of 100 obtained for crushed-stone base widely used in California. 2, record 8, English, - California%20bearing%20ratio%20test
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des sols
- Essais du sol (Construction)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- essai de portance californien
1, record 8, French, essai%20de%20portance%20californien
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- essai CBR 2, record 8, French, essai%20CBR
correct, masculine noun
- essai C.B.R. 3, record 8, French, essai%20C%2EB%2ER%2E
correct, masculine noun
- essai de l’indice portant californien 4, record 8, French, essai%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bindice%20portant%20californien
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Essai mécanique de pénétration pratiqué sur un échantillon de sol pour déterminer sa force portante et son aptitude à être employé dans la fondation ou le corps d’une chaussée. 5, record 8, French, - essai%20de%20portance%20californien
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
essai de l’indice portant californien : L’essai C.B.R. - L’indice portant californien. Cet essai de poinçonnement est aujourd’hui universellement employé pour apprécier la résistance des sols. 3, record 8, French, - essai%20de%20portance%20californien
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-08-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- impact
1, record 9, English, impact
verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To fix firmly by or as if by packing or wedging. 2, record 9, English, - impact
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- impacter
1, record 9, French, impacter
correct, verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Solidariser avec force deux organes anatomiques rigides ou un organe et un matériel, de façon que leur pénétration résiste aux chocs, torsion, traction, etc. 2, record 9, French, - impacter
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- impactar 1, record 9, Spanish, impactar
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-01-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Rubber
- Strength of Materials
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- gravity hardness 1, record 10, English, gravity%20hardness
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the qualities which rubber should possess. 1, record 10, English, - gravity%20hardness
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Caoutchouc
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dureté sous charge
1, record 10, French, duret%C3%A9%20sous%20charge
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Indice de dureté sous charge à faible pénétration(...) On détermine la force(...) qui appliquée sur la surface d’une éprouvette par l'intermédiaire d’une bille en acier de 5 mm de diamètre, y fait ou y ferait pénétrer une bille de 80 micromètres au bout(...) de 30 secondes.(...) Les degrés(...) définis sont les degrés internationaux de dureté de caoutchouc(DIDC). 1, record 10, French, - duret%C3%A9%20sous%20charge
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-06-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Earthmoving
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- positive down pressure
1, record 11, English, positive%20down%20pressure
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The cylinders which are used to raise and lower the bowl are double acting to provide positive down pressure for the cutting edge. 2, record 11, English, - positive%20down%20pressure
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Terrassement
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- action positive 1, record 11, French, action%20positive
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- pression constante 2, record 11, French, pression%20constante
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Action positive [des vérins de la benne décapeuse] assurant la pénétration à force de la lame dans les matériaux durs. 1, record 11, French, - action%20positive
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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