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MACHINE FATIGUE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1996-05-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Machinery
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Strength of Materials
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fatigue-testing machine
1, record 1, English, fatigue%2Dtesting%20machine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fatigue testing machine 2, record 1, English, fatigue%20testing%20machine
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) fatigue (...) is measured by mechanical tests that involve repeated application of different stresses varying in a regular cycle from maximum to minimum value. Most fatigue-testing machines employ a rotating eccentric weight to produce this cyclically varying load. 1, record 1, English, - fatigue%2Dtesting%20machine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Machines
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- machine d’essai de fatigue
1, record 1, French, machine%20d%26rsquo%3Bessai%20de%20fatigue
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- machine de fatigue 2, record 1, French, machine%20de%20fatigue
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les machines de fatigue permettent de soumettre une éprouvette à des sollicitations qui varient périodiquement d'une manière généralement sinusoidale entre deux valeurs extrêmes données. 2, record 1, French, - machine%20d%26rsquo%3Bessai%20de%20fatigue
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-07-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fatigue testing machine
1, record 2, English, fatigue%20testing%20machine
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fatigue: Refers to the resistance of a material to weakening or failure during alternate tension-compression cycles, i.e. yarns, the loss of ability to recover after having been stretched. 2, record 2, English, - fatigue%20testing%20machine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- machine pour essais de fatigue
1, record 2, French, machine%20pour%20essais%20de%20fatigue
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- machine d’essais de fatigue 1, record 2, French, machine%20d%26rsquo%3Bessais%20de%20fatigue
correct, feminine noun
- machine pour essais d’endurance 1, record 2, French, machine%20pour%20essais%20d%26rsquo%3Bendurance
correct, feminine noun
- machine de fatigue 2, record 2, French, machine%20de%20fatigue
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les essais de fatigue sont effectués sur les fibres, les fils et les tissus afin de vérifier leur résistance. Ces textiles sont soumis à des contraintes et à des déformations variables pouvant entraîner la rupture. 3, record 2, French, - machine%20pour%20essais%20de%20fatigue
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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