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DIAMETRE EXTERIEUR [3 records]

Record 1 2016-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Pipes and Fittings
DEF

The outer diameter of a pipe, including the wall thickness ... usually measured with calipers.

CONT

Casing, tubing, and drill pipe are designated by external diameter. ... the external diameter is the same for all weights of the same size pipe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
CONT

Le diamètre extérieur du tuyau doit respecter les tolérances précisées dans le cahier des charges.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Metrología y unidades de medida
  • Tuberías y accesorios
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Record 2 2007-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

The diameter of an unloaded, inflated tire measured from the crown on one side to the crown on the opposite side.

OBS

overall diameter: term standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • outside tyre diameter
  • overall tyre diameter

French

Domaine(s)
  • Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
OBS

diamètre extérieur : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 3 1999-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
DEF

The largest diameter of a screw thread, measured at the crest for an external (male) thread and at the root for an internal (female) thread.

OBS

nominal diameter: term standardized by ISO-5843-2, 1990, Aerospace Rivets.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Usinage (Métallurgie)
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
OBS

nominal : Se dit de la cote ordinairement employée pour indiquer la dimension du diamètre d'une vis, d'un arbre.

OBS

diamètre nominal : terme normalisé par l'ISO-5843-2, 1990, Rivets pour les constructions aérospatiales.

Spanish

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