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SHOCK PULSE [1 record]

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Record 1 1993-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acoustics (Physics)
DEF

A form of shock excitation characterized by a sudden rise and/or sudden decay of a time-dependent parameter (such as motion, force or velocity).

OBS

A descriptive mechanical term should be used, for example acceleration shock pulse.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acoustique (Physique)
DEF

Type d'excitation de choc caractérisé par une brusque augmentation et/ou une brusque diminution d'un paramètre fonction du temps (tel que le mouvement, la force ou la vitesse).

OBS

Un terme mécanique descriptif (par exemple signal de choc d'accélération) devrait être utilisé.

Spanish

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