Tensiones de codo

English translation: tension caused by friction in bends

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Spanish term or phrase:Tensiones de codo
English translation:tension caused by friction in bends
Entered by: peterinmadrid

13:41 Jan 10, 2008
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Electronics / Elect Eng / Laying of Optical Fibre Cables
Spanish term or phrase: Tensiones de codo
(Tension in this case refers to stress/tension rather than voltage).

Se deberán intentar Reducir las Tensiones de codo en el Tendido, colocando el carrete en la mejor de las ubicaciones posibles intentando facilitar el tendido mediante lubricante adicional para una tubería con numerosos cambios de sentido.
peterinmadrid
Portugal
Local time: 02:28
tension caused by friction in bends
Explanation:
You could invent terms such as "bend tension" or "bend drag", but I would suggest it is better to simply explain what is meant. Also, I think "bend tension" is used to refer to internal tension caused by bending forces on a rigid beam.
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Peter Clews
Spain
Local time: 02:28
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Thank you, pclews. An excellent suggestion!
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tension caused by friction in bends


Explanation:
You could invent terms such as "bend tension" or "bend drag", but I would suggest it is better to simply explain what is meant. Also, I think "bend tension" is used to refer to internal tension caused by bending forces on a rigid beam.

Peter Clews
Spain
Local time: 02:28
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Grading comment
Thank you, pclews. An excellent suggestion!
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