rigid connection
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connection — is similar to the concept of support, except that connection refers to a relationship between members in a structural model. A connection restrains degrees of freedom of one member with respect to another. For each restrained degree of freedom,… … Mechanics glossary
connection — the joining of two or more parts which generally conduct electricity. Also see axle connection earth connection ground connection rigid axle connection negative connections positive connections … Dictionary of automotive terms
fixed connection — in two dimensions, a fixed connection between two members restrains all three degrees of freedom of the connected member with respect to one another. A fixed connection is sometimes called a rigid connection or moment resisting connection … Mechanics glossary
rigid axle connection — fixed drive … Dictionary of automotive terms
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axle connection — See rigid axle connection … Dictionary of automotive terms
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