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POUSSEE VENT [1 record]

Record 1 2004-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

The total force exerted upon a structure by wind.

OBS

For a flat surface it is the sum of the dynamic pressure exerted on the windward side and the pressure decrease, or suction, produced on the sheltered side.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Pression totale exercée par le vent sur une surface exposée à son action [...]

OBS

Pour une surface plane, elle est la somme de la pression dynamique exercée sur la face exposée au vent et de la dépression, ou succion, produite sur la face abritée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

Fuerza total ejercida por el viento sobre una estructura.

OBS

En el caso de una superficie plana, es la suma de la presión dinámica ejercida sobre el lado expuesto al viento y de la disminución de la presión (succión) producida en el lado resguardado del viento.

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