shearing action

Finnish translation: leikkaus, lohkaisu

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English term or phrase:shearing action
Finnish translation:leikkaus, lohkaisu
Entered by: Desmond O'Rourke

19:26 Sep 9, 2004
English to Finnish translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering
English term or phrase: shearing action
"The shearing action amounts to 2 x 8/2"
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leikkaus; lohkaisu
Explanation:
Leikkaus and lohkaisu are given in Talvitie & Hytönen as the equivalents of "shearing action". In the context, leikkausjännitys (critical shear stress) might be better.

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Desmond O'Rourke
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Thanks, leikkausjännitys sounds great! Katja
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leikkaus; lohkaisu


Explanation:
Leikkaus and lohkaisu are given in Talvitie & Hytönen as the equivalents of "shearing action". In the context, leikkausjännitys (critical shear stress) might be better.

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Desmond O'Rourke
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Thanks, leikkausjännitys sounds great! Katja
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