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MINIMUM BEND RADIUS [2 records]

Record 1 2017-04-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optical Telecommunications
DEF

The radius smaller than which a waveguide such as an optical fiber will break when bent.

CONT

Even though fibers can be wrapped in circles, they have a minimum bend radius. A sharp bend will snap the glass.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications optiques
CONT

Le cœur [de la fibre] est fragile et ne supporte pas des rayons de courbure faible ni des tractions, allongements ou des pressions importantes.

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Strength of Materials
  • Pipes and Fittings
  • Plastic Materials
  • Manufactured Products (Rubber)
DEF

The smallest specified radius to which a hose should be bent in service. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

minimum bend radius: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Résistance des matériaux
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
  • Matières plastiques
  • Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
DEF

Plus faible rayon spécifié auquel un tuyau peut être courbé en service. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

OBS

rayon minimal de courbure : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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