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COEFFICIENT FROTTEMENT SURFACES [1 record]

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Record 1 1978-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Lubrication Technology
OBS

coefficient of friction: The ratio of the frictional force between two bodies in contact, parallel to the surface of contact, to the force, normal to the surface of contact, with which the bodies press against each other. Also known as friction coefficient.

Key term(s)
  • interfacial coefficient of friction

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Tribologie
OBS

coefficient de frottement: Le rapport constant de la force de frottement de deux solides déterminés avec la réaction normale.

Key term(s)
  • coefficient de frottement des interfaces

Spanish

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