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Separation of the bond between the skin laminates and the core of a composite structure.
Industry:Aviation
The unit for measuring sound intensity. One decibel is the smallest change in sound intensity the human ear can detect.
Industry:Aviation
The number system, also called the base-ten system, based on the number 10. Consisting of ten symbols, or digits (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9), the main principle is that 10 is considered as a new unit from which point counting starts again.
Industry:Aviation
The alteration of material properties (e.g., strength, modulus, coefficient of expansion) which may result from deviations in manufacturing or from repeated loading and/or environmental exposure.
Industry:Aviation
Separation of the bond between the individual plies of a laminated composite structure.
Industry:Aviation
The lower part of a fraction (represented by the letter D in N⁄D), the quantity by which the numerator is divided.
Industry:Aviation
A description of a single part, given in such a manner as to describe by lines, notes, and symbols the specifications for size, shape, material, and methods of manufacture to be used in making the part.
Industry:Aviation
A thorough examination of an item including disassembly. The overhaul of a component is considered to be a detailed inspection.
Industry:Aviation
Uncontrolled burning of fuel in the cylinder of a reciprocating engine. Detonation causes explosive burning of the fuel which creates an increased cylinder pressure, excessive cylinder head temperature, and decreased engine performance.
Industry:Aviation
