strength-to-weight ratio
1Thrust-to-weight ratio — is, as its name suggests, the ratio of instantaneous thrust to weight (where weight means weight at the Earth’s surfaceSutton (7th edition pg 442) thrust to weight ratio F/Wg is a dimensionless parameter that is identical to the acceleration of… …
2Weight cutting — is the practice of rapid weight loss prior to a sporting competition. It most frequently happens in order to qualify for a lower weight class (usually in combat sports, where weight is a significant advantage) or in sports where it is… …
3Specific strength — The specific strength is a material strength divided by its density. It is expressed in newton metres per kilogram, and is used for tensile strength as for compressive strength. It is sometimes known as the strength to weight ratio. Materials… …
4Strength training — This article is about the basic principles to train muscular strength. For strength training using free weights or weight machines, see weight training. The lat. pulldown, which strengthens the arms and back Strength training is the use of… …
5Weight — This article is about the physical concept. For other uses, see Weight (disambiguation). A spring scale measures the weight of an object (according to the operational definition) …
6Water-cement ratio — is the ratio of weight of water to the weight of cement used in a concrete mix. It has an important influence on the quality of concrete produced. A lower water cement ratio leads to higher strength and durability, but may make the mix more… …
7Digit ratio — Not to be confused with Benford s law about the frequencies of leading digits of numbers. Hand with index finger being shorter than the ring finger, resulting in a small 2D:4D ratio, pointing to a high exposure to testosterone in the uterus. The… …
8Bicycle frame — Steel frame of 2000 LeMond Zurich road racing bicycle mounted in a work stand …
9Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer — For fibers of carbon, see carbon (fiber). Tail of an RC helicopter, made of CFRP Carbon fiber reinforced polymer or carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP or CRP or often simply carbon fiber), is a very strong and light fiber reinforced polymer… …
10Titanium — This article is about the chemical element. For other uses, see Titanium (disambiguation). scandium ← titanium → vanadium …
