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English-French legislative terms. 2015.
English-French legislative terms. 2015.
Axle — For other uses, see Axle (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Axl (disambiguation) or Axel (disambiguation). Train wheels are affixed to a straight axle, such that both wheels rotate in unison. This is called a wheelset. An axle is a… … Wikipedia
Multiple unit — This article is about Multiple Units vehicles. For the train control technology, see Multiple unit train control. Multiple unit trains Subtypes Electric multiple unit Diesel multiple unit Push–pull train Technology … Wikipedia
Multi-axle bus — Main article: Bus A tri axle coach, the Neoplan Skyliner A multi axle bus is a bus or coach that has more than the conventional two axles, usually three (known as a tri axle bus), or more rarely, four (known as a quad axle bus). Extra axles are… … Wikipedia
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Unsprung weight — In a ground vehicle with a suspension, the unsprung weight (or, more properly, the unsprung mass) is the mass of the suspension, wheels or tracks (as applicable), and other components directly connected to them, rather than supported by the… … Wikipedia
Beam axle — Solid axle and Panhard rod on a 2002 Mazda MPV A beam axle is a suspension system, also called a solid axle, in which one set of wheels is connected laterally by a single beam or shaft. A live axle is a type of beam axle in which the shaft (or… … Wikipedia
EMD E-unit — EMD E units were a line of passenger train diesel locomotives built by the General Motors Electro Motive Division (EMD) and its predecessor the Electro Motive Corporation (EMC). Final assembly for all E units was in La Grange, Illinois.… … Wikipedia
Live axle — A live axle is a type of beam axle suspension system that uses the driveshafts that transmit power to the wheels to connect the wheels laterally so that they move together as a unit.A live axle consists of a central differential in a single… … Wikipedia
de Dion axle — A rear axle setup developed by Count de Dion in the 19th century in which the driving wheels are attached to curved dead axle that is attached to the frame by a central pivot, the differential unit is bolted to the frame and is connected to the… … Dictionary of automotive terms
EMD F-unit — EMD F units were a line of Diesel electric locomotives produced between November 1939 and November 1960 by General Motors Electro Motive Division and General Motors Diesel Division. Final assembly for all F units was at the GM EMD plant at La… … Wikipedia
military technology — Introduction range of weapons, equipment, structures, and vehicles used specifically for the purpose of fighting. It includes the knowledge required to construct such technology, to employ it in combat, and to repair and replenish it.… … Universalium