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buckling

[buk´ling]

the process or an instance of becoming crumpled or warped.

scleral buckling a technique for repair of detachment of the retina, in which indentations or infoldings of the sclera are made over the tears in the retina so as to promote adherence of the retina to the choroid.

buckling

/buck·ling/ (buk´ling) the process or an instance of becoming crumpled or warped.

scleral buckling a technique for repair of a detached retina, in which indentations or infoldings of the sclera are made over the tears in the retina to promote adherence of the retina to the choroid.

buckling,

n the crowding of anterior teeth in the dental arch.

buckling

the process or an instance of becoming crumpled or warped.

scleral buckling

a technique for repair of detachment of the retina, in which indentations or infoldings of the sclera are made over the tears in the retina so as to promote adherence of the retina to the choroid.

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The book considers the various types of buckling that plated structures are likely to encounter.

Mesh-free methods for buckling analysis of stiffened and corrugated plates

Gain an Understanding of the Stability Behaviour of Steel and Other Plated Structures When under Compressive Stress

The buckling of structures, which is one of the common types of instabilities, has been critically studied from different points of view (Batoz 1979; Xue, Fatt 2002).

Buckling of the steel liners of underground road structures: the sensitivity analysis of geometrical parameters/Pozeminiu kelio konstrukciju plieniniu aptaisu stabilumo netektis: geometriniu parametru jautrumo analize/Terauda aptveres izklausanas pazemes celu konstrukcijas: geometrisko parametru jutibas analize/Maaaluste teekonstruktsioonide terastoestuskandurite notkumine: geomeetriliste parameetrite tundlikkusanaluus

Primary modes have smaller eigenvalues and buckling usually occurs in these mode shapes.

Numerical and experimental investigation on ultimate strength of cracked cylindrical shells subjected to combined loading/ Skaitmeninis ir eksperimentinis plonasieniu cilindru su plysiu stiprumo tyrimas esant kombinuotam apkrovimui

This paper presents a probabilistic computational model of the buckling of CWR track.

Probabilistic analysis of continuous welded rail stability

It only takes a few minutes to safeguard your pet's safety by buckling them up.

Bark Buckle UP, Be Smart Ride Safe

A desire to comply with the law and fear of fines no doubt had much to do with that trend, as did publicity about the potentially life-saving benefits of buckling up.

Freedom riders: how motorcyclists won the right to feel the wind in their hair--and why drivers still have to buckle up

A unique buckling system increases cartridge life and supports heavy duty-cycle environments.

SUPER DLTtape TECHNOLOGY MODULAR DESIGN: Building blocks for future generations

Prime coat buckling defects usually occur on flat surfaces as an island of surplus metal, and normally have hairline fins associated with them, usually at a casting's edges.

Causes and cures for shell-related defects

AUSTIN, Texas -- There's proof that more Texas motorists are buckling up.

Seat Belt Usage Hits Record High for State; Part of TxDOT's Plan to Increase Safety

We all made a habit of buckling up and making sure our children were buckled up, just like most families," Mendoza said.

Houston Families Sue DaimlerChrysler Over Deadly 'Pop Open' Seat Belt; National, State Consumer Groups Urge Recall

Buckling up is best - that's the message law enforcement officers throughout the area are trying to get across to drivers this week.