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GROUND REACTION FORCE [1 record]

Record 1 2022-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Physics
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
  • Biological Sciences
  • Transportation
DEF

The force exerted by the ground on a body in contact with it.

OBS

A body can be a foundation, a ship, a human body, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique
  • Mécanique des sols
  • Sciences biologiques
  • Transports
DEF

Force exercée par le sol sur un corps en contact avec lui.

OBS

Un corps peut être une fondation, un navire, un corps humain, ou autre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física
  • Mecánica del suelo
  • Ciencias biológicas
  • Transporte
DEF

Fuerza que ejerce el suelo sobre un cuerpo que está en contacto con él.

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