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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2015-08-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cranes (Hoisting and Lifting)
  • Gantry and Travelling Cranes
DEF

A weight attached to the counterweight cantilever or to the rotating platform to assist in counteracting the weight of the working load and/or certain parts of the crane during operation.

OBS

counterweight: term and definition standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • counter-weight

French

Domaine(s)
  • Grues (Levage)
  • Ponts roulants et portiques (Levage)
DEF

Masse fixée sur la contre-flèche ou sur la plate-forme tournante pour aider à équilibrer la charge utile et/ou certaines parties de l'appareil de levage à charge suspendue pendant son fonctionnement.

OBS

contrepoids : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Grúas (Levantamiento de cargas)
  • Grúas rodante y de pórtico
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Record 2 2013-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Components
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
  • Wind Energy
DEF

A device located behind a wind turbine's hub, used to balance the blades [centre of gravity] when they are disturbed by weight and vibration problems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants mécaniques
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

Dispositif d'équilibrage placé derrière le moyeu d'une éolienne afin de rétablir le centre de gravité des pales lorsque ces dernières sont affectées par des problèmes de poids et de vibration.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Componentes mecánicos
  • Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
  • Energía eólica
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Record 3 2001-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
DEF

A weight applied to compensate for existing weight or force.

CONT

On pumping units in oil production, counterweights are used to offset the weight of the column of sucker rods and oil on the upstroke of the pump and the weight of the rods on the downstroke.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)

Spanish

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Record 4 2000-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radio Transmission and Reception
DEF

A system of conductors, elevated above and insulated from the ground, forming a lower system of conductors of an antenna.

OBS

The purpose of a counterpoise is to provide a relatively high capacitance and thus a relatively low impedance to earth. The counterpoise is sometimes used in medium- and low-frequency applications where it would be more difficult to provide an effective ground connection.

OBS

counterpoise: term and definition standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Émission et réception radio
DEF

Conducteur ou ensemble de conducteurs, associés à une antenne, couplés au sol par capacité et jouant le rôle d'un réseau de terre.

OBS

contrepoids : terme et définition normalisés par l'AFNOR.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Radiotransmisión y radiorrecepción
OBS

De antena.

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Record 5 1993-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
DEF

Mass fixed to the rear of the chassis intended to counterbalance the load.

OBS

term standardized by ISO.

OBS

Powered industrial trucks - terminology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chariots de manutention
DEF

Masse fixée à l'arrière du châssis et destinée à équilibrer la charge.

OBS

terme normalisé par l'ISO.

OBS

Terminologie des chariots de manutention automoteurs.

Spanish

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Record 6 1992-10-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Theatre and Opera
  • Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
  • Television Arts
OBS

... a weight, now commonly of iron, used to balance scenery and equipment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théâtre et Opéra
  • Salles et installations de spectacles
  • Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
DEF

Lest que l'on place sur la béquille d'un châssis pour lui donner plus de stabilité.

Spanish

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