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axis of symmetry

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axis of symmetry [′ak·səs əv ′sim·ə·trē]
(mechanics)
An imaginary line about which a geometrical figure is symmetric. Also known as symmetry axis.
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Currently, the axis symmetric model is not acceptable to the FSI suite due to different conventions of axis of symmetry between Abaqus and Fluent.
Fluid-structure interaction in flow induced sealing in wellhead ... by Zhong, Allan / Rubber World
The cup-shaped portion has a long axis of symmetry that respectively crosses through the first wide end and the second narrow end and pair of substantially identical "grip tab" portions.
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It is supposed that the axis of symmetry is recognizable either by means of landmarks or by taking into account a geometrical property of the particles (for instance that the axis of symmetry is coinciding with the axis of the diameter, thus with the axis of the segment of maximal length realized within the body).
On the determination of the shape-type of particles by Streit, Franz / Image Analysis and Stereology
 
 
 
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