Berstumfangsdehnung

English translation: expansion of circumference on bursting

12:39 May 9, 2000
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
German term or phrase: Berstumfangsdehnung
Literal translation is "Burst circumference expansion". Is there another term for this?

Context is:

Die Berstumfamgsdehnungen der D4 Hüllrohren liegen underhald der HCW.
David C. Rumsey
English translation:expansion of circumference on bursting
Explanation:
I would confirm that Richard Ernst's Woerterbuch der industriellen Technik lists Berstdehnung as expansion on bursting, I would interpret the -umfangsdehnung as expansion of circumference, hence use the term above.
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Carola
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Summary of answers provided
naBerstdehnung = expansion on bursting
Agius Language & Translation
naexpansion of circumference on bursting
Carola
naburst circumference
Ed Colaianni
naThe circumference expansion in case of bursting is within the HCW limits
Nancy Schmeing


  

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1 hr
Berstdehnung = expansion on bursting


Explanation:
The above is according to the Woerterbuch der industriellen Technik. There was nothing however that matched your query exactly. Hope this helps a little.

Agius Language & Translation
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1 hr
expansion of circumference on bursting


Explanation:
I would confirm that Richard Ernst's Woerterbuch der industriellen Technik lists Berstdehnung as expansion on bursting, I would interpret the -umfangsdehnung as expansion of circumference, hence use the term above.

Carola
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17 hrs
burst circumference


Explanation:
A lot depends on what HCW is!

If it is a circumference itself, then "burst circumference" would be correct here.

If it is some kind of elasticity parameter, then you need to adjust things somewhat. It would in any case be good to avoid the clumsy "burst circumference expansion".

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Ed Colaianni
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18 hrs
The circumference expansion in case of bursting is within the HCW limits


Explanation:
Working within Ernst's definition, it looks as if HCW is the guideline for acceptable expansion, in case the pipes burst.

Nancy Schmeing
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