Limit state design — (LSD) refers to a design methodology used in structural engineering. The methodology is in fact a modernization and rationalization of engineering knowledge which was well established prior to the adoption of LSD. Beyond the concept of a limit… … Wikipedia
Structural load — Structural loads or actions are forces, deformations or accelerations applied to a structure or its components.[1][2] Loads cause stresses, deformations and displacements in structures. Assessment of their effects is carried out by the methods of … Wikipedia
Yield (engineering) — The yield strength or yield point of a material is defined in engineering and materials science as the stress at which a material begins to deform plastically. Prior to the yield point the material will deform elastically and will return to its… … Wikipedia
Aeroelasticity — is the science which studies the interaction among inertial, elastic, and aerodynamic forces. It was defined by Collar in 1947 as the study of the mutual interaction that takes place within the triangle of the inertial, elastic, and aerodynamic… … Wikipedia
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DLO — can refer to: D Lo Brown, ring name of American professional wrestler Ace Conner Defence Logistics Organisation, a department of the Ministry of Defence that supplies the British Armed Forces Dead letter office, a department of the United States… … Wikipedia
Grob G103a Twin II — NOTOC The G103a Twin II (originally designated the G 118) is a high performance two seater sailplane made by Grob Aerospace. The aircraft is of T tail configuration, and is fitted with a non retractable undercarriage and upper surface airbrakes.… … Wikipedia
Essai de traction — Courbe de traction typique d un matériau ductile Un essai de traction est une expérience de physique qui permet de mesurer le degré de résistance à la rupture d un matériau quelconque. Certains objets fabriqués par l Homme doivent avoir un… … Wikipédia en Français
Fondation superficielle — Les fondations superficielles sont la partie des fondations qui, contrairement aux fondations profondes et semi profondes, ne fait que reposer sur le sol, ou s y enfoncer très légèrement. La profondeur des fondations superficielles n excède pas 3 … Wikipédia en Français
Fly system — Fly loft of the Theater Bielefeld in Germany A fly system, flying system or theatrical rigging system, is a system of lines (e.g. ropes), blocks (pulleys), counterweights and related devices within a theatre that enable a stage crew to quickly,… … Wikipedia
