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UTILISATION ADHERENCE [5 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2017-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Road Transport
DEF

The condition in which the braking efforts of a towing vehicle and trailer are so balanced that each vehicle achieves the same adhesion utilization.

OBS

compatibility: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Transport routier
DEF

État dans lequel l'équilibre des efforts de freinage d’un véhicule tracteur et de sa remorque est tel que chaque véhicule atteint la même utilisation de l'adhérence.

OBS

compatibilité : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
  • Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
  • Transporte por carretera
DEF

Condición en la cual los esfuerzos de frenado de un vehículo remolcador y un remolque están tan equilibrados que cada vehículo logra la misma utilización de la adhesión.

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Record 2 2017-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Universal entry(ies)
e
symbol, see observation
DEF

The ratio between the braking rate ... and the possible maximum coefficient of adhesion, provided that [the maximum coefficient of adhesion] is utilized at all wheels.

OBS

e: In the symbol, the small Greek letter "e" (epsilon) must be in italics.

OBS

adhesion utilization: term standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • adhesion utilisation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
e
symbol, see observation
DEF

Rapport entre le taux de freinage [...] et le coefficient d’adhérence maximal, si [le coefficient d’adhérence maximal] est utilisé par toutes les roues.

OBS

e : Dans le symbole, la lettre minuscule grecque «e» (epsilon) doit s’écrire en italique.

OBS

utilisation de l'adhérence : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
  • Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
  • Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
e
symbol, see observation
DEF

Relación entre la rata de frenado [...] y el coeficiente de adhesión máxima posible, siempre y cuando [el coeficiente de adhesión máxima posible] se utilice en todas las ruedas.

OBS

e: En el símbolo, la letra minúscula griega "e" (épsilon) debe escribirse en itálica.

Key term(s)
  • utilización de la adherencia
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Record 3 2002-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Defects (Textiles)
DEF

A defect in coated fabrics caused when adjacent layers of fabric on a roll stick together during storage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Défauts (Textiles)
DEF

adhérence accidentelle(blocking), adhérence indésirable entre des couches contiguës d’une matière, qui se crée par exemple sous une pression modérée pendant le stockage ou l'utilisation.

Spanish

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Record 4 2000-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glues and Adhesives (Industries)
  • Joints and Connections (Construction)
DEF

An adhesive capable of withstanding prolonged exposure to severe service conditions without adherent failure.

OBS

waterproof adhesive: According to Terminology of Forest Science, Technology Practice and Products (FOFOR), term used in the Commonwealth.

OBS

waterproof adhesive: term reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder, CSA International, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3. However, CSA International shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. This CSA International material may not have been updated to reflect amendments subsequently made to the original content. For further information, contact CSA International.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Colles et adhésifs (Industries)
  • Joints et assemblages (Construction)
DEF

Adhésif apte à subir une exposition durable à l'extérieur, dans des conditions d’utilisation pénibles, sans que cela n’ occasionne de problèmes d’adhérence.

Spanish

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Record 5 1998-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glues and Adhesives (Industries)
  • Construction Tools
DEF

[A glue] ... capable of withstanding prolonged exposure to severe service conditions without adherent failure.

OBS

glue: An adhesive capable of forming a strong non-yielding bond with wood.

OBS

According to Terminology of Forest Science, Technology Practice and Products (FOFOR), "weatherproof glue" is used in the Commonwealth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Colles et adhésifs (Industries)
  • Outils (Construction)
DEF

Colle apte à subir une exposition durable à l'extérieur, dans des conditions d’utilisation pénibles, sans que cela n’ occasionne de problèmes d’adhérence.

Spanish

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