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MINIMUM BEND RADIUS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Optical Telecommunications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- minimum bend radius 1, record 1, English, minimum%20bend%20radius
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The radius smaller than which a waveguide such as an optical fiber will break when bent. 2, record 1, English, - minimum%20bend%20radius
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Even though fibers can be wrapped in circles, they have a minimum bend radius. A sharp bend will snap the glass. 3, record 1, English, - minimum%20bend%20radius
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications optiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rayon de courbure faible
1, record 1, French, rayon%20de%20courbure%20faible
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 1, French, - rayon%20de%20courbure%20faible
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-02-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
- Pipes and Fittings
- Plastic Materials
- Manufactured Products (Rubber)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- minimum bend radius
1, record 2, English, minimum%20bend%20radius
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The smallest specified radius to which a hose should be bent in service. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 1, record 2, English, - minimum%20bend%20radius
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
minimum bend radius: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - minimum%20bend%20radius
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matières plastiques
- Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rayon minimal de courbure
1, record 2, French, rayon%20minimal%20de%20courbure
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plus faible rayon spécifié auquel un tuyau peut être courbé en service. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 2, French, - rayon%20minimal%20de%20courbure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rayon minimal de courbure : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - rayon%20minimal%20de%20courbure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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