Glossary

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flexible mounting

A flexible support between rotating machinery and the foundation or slab on which it is mounted; used to reduce the […]

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flexible nonmetallic tubing

A mechanical protection for electric conductors; consists of a flexible tubing having a smooth interior and a wall of nonconducting

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flexural rigidity

A measure of stiffness of a structural member; the product of modulus of elasticity and moment of inertia divided by

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flexural strength

That property of a solid which is an indication of its ability to withstand bending.

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flexure

The bending of a member, as under a load.

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corps de logis

The central part of a chateau, large house, or mansion, not including the wings or subordinate parts.

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