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FOLDING RESISTANCE [2 records]

Record 1 1998-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Properties of Paper
DEF

The ability of paper to withstand repeated folding.

CONT

Folding endurance is defined as the number of folds, under specified conditions, that a specimen withstands before failure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propriétés des papiers
DEF

Aptitude du papier à plier.

OBS

Dans une certaine mesure, elle caractérise la longueur de ses fibres. Un papier pourvu d'une bonne résistance au pliage satisfait généralement les résistances à la traction et à l'éclatement.

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
DEF

The ability of a material to resist repeated folding without cracking.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)

Spanish

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