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Record 1 1992-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
  • Strength of Materials
DEF

Action which is unlikely to act throughout a given design situation or for which the variation in magnitude with time is not monotonic nor negligible in relation to the mean value.

OBS

Examples: imposed loads, wind action.

OBS

Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
  • Résistance des matériaux
DEF

Action qui n'est pas susceptible d'agir tout au long d'une situation de projet donnée, ou dont la variation de grandeur dans le temps n'est ni monotone, ni négligeable par rapport à la valeur moyenne.

OBS

Exemples: charges d'exploitation, action du vent.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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