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31Proof stick — Proof Proof, a. [1913 Webster] 1. Used in proving or testing; as, a proof load, or proof charge. [1913 Webster] 2. Firm or successful in resisting; as, proof against harm; waterproof; bombproof. [1913 Webster] I . . . have found thee Proof… …
32Proof text — Proof Proof, a. [1913 Webster] 1. Used in proving or testing; as, a proof load, or proof charge. [1913 Webster] 2. Firm or successful in resisting; as, proof against harm; waterproof; bombproof. [1913 Webster] I . . . have found thee Proof… …
33yield point — ▪ mechanics in mechanical engineering, load at which a solid material that is being stretched begins to flow, or change shape permanently, divided by its original cross sectional area; or the amount of stress in a solid at the onset of… …
34Mechanically Stimulated Gas Emission — Contents 1 Phenomenology 2 Terminology 3 Experimental observations 4 References 5 …
35Space elevator — A space elevator for Earth would consist of a cable anchored to the Earth s equator, reaching into space. By attaching a counterweight at the end (or by further extending the cable upward for the same purpose), the center of mass is kept well… …
36Terminal ballistics — Terminal ballistics, a sub field of ballistics, is the study of the behavior of a projectile when it hits its target. It is often referred to as stopping power when dealing with human or other living targets. Terminal ballistics is as relevant… …
37Compression member — Columns A compression member is a general class of structural elements of which a column is the most common specific example. Contents 1 Description …
38prestressed concrete — concrete reinforced with wire strands, pretensioned or post tensioned within their elastic limit to give an active resistance to loads. [1935 40] * * * Concrete reinforced by either pretensioning or posttensioning, allowing it to carry a greater… …
39Metal — This article is about metallic materials. For other uses, see Metal (disambiguation). Some metal pieces Metals Alkali metals …
40artillery — /ahr til euh ree/, n. 1. mounted projectile firing guns or missile launchers, mobile or stationary, light or heavy, as distinguished from small arms. 2. the troops or the branch of an army concerned with the use and service of such weapons. 3.… …
