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linearer Ansatz

English translation: on the basis of straight lines


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German term or phrase:linearer Ansatz
English translation:on the basis of straight lines
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21:39 Dec 18, 2008
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German term or phrase: linearer Ansatz
'Eine Schalenelemente mit linearem Ansatz.'

Perhaps it could be translated as:

'A shell element with linear formation.' --to describe a structure.
nexxus
on the basis of straight lines
Explanation:
Unter Vorbehalt: if it IS a locomotive body, this might be a good starting point.

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Note added at 14 hrs (2008-12-19 11:44:56 GMT)
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And if it is a locomotive body, it should be described as "a body-shell designed (as far as possible) on the basis of straight lines". "A shell element" really sounds too "translated", and not at all natural.
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on the basis of straight lines


Explanation:
Unter Vorbehalt: if it IS a locomotive body, this might be a good starting point.

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Note added at 14 hrs (2008-12-19 11:44:56 GMT)
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And if it is a locomotive body, it should be described as "a body-shell designed (as far as possible) on the basis of straight lines". "A shell element" really sounds too "translated", and not at all natural.

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Changes made by editors
Dec 18, 2008 - Changes made by Johanna Timm, PhD:
Term askedlinearem Ansatz => linearer Ansatz


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