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camber 1. another name for bank 2. Engineering an outward inclination of the front wheels of a road vehicle so that they are slightly closer together at the bottom than at the top 3. Aeronautics aerofoil curvature expressed by the ratio of the maximum height of the aerofoil mean line to its chord camber [′kam·bər] (aerospace engineering) The rise of the curve of an airfoil section, usually expressed as the ratio of the departure of the curve from a straight line joining the extremities of the curve to the length of this straight line. (design engineering) Deviation from a straight line; the term is applied to a convex, edgewise sweep or curve, or to the increase in diameter at the center of rolled materials. (geology) A terminal, convex shoulder of the continental shelf. A structural feature that is caused by plastic clay beneath a bed flowing toward a valley so that the bed sags downward and seems to be draped over the sides of the valley. (naval architecture) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The Trikke, a total body exercise and conditioning tool, features Fitter's patented 3-wheel cambering technology. Common strategies include using foam cutouts or buildups to augment stability and cambering, widening or customizing blade placement for one-side weakness, and uneven weight distribution for amputees. He commented that the processing center will feature production equipment including sawing, cambering, beam splitting, and thermal coping machinery as well as CNC controlled punches and drills. |
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