torsional stiffness

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stiffness
noun[U]
uk
/ˈstɪf.nəs/us
/ˈstɪf.nəs/
the quality of being very formal and ...
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(Definition ofstiffnessfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The needle's hightorsionalstiffnessmeans that any twisting of the needle at the insertion point is transmitted to the tip motion.
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For example, a single beam cannot make a good pivot because thetorsionalstiffnesswith respect to the beam axis is low.
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Genetic algorithms where k i is thetorsionalstiffness, i is the branch index, and i = 1, 2, 3 for the prototype under study.
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Accurate multiaxis sensing requires a circular cross-section, but the square cross-section has slightly greatertorsionalstiffness.
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This system uses a tube within a tube design to give the bike moretorsionalstiffness.
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A contemporary ski's torsion box design greatly improvedtorsionalstiffnessand would allow even greater sidecut to be effective.
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At high engine speeds, the lack oftorsionalstiffnesscan make the seven main bearing design susceptible to torsional flex and potential breakage.
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Expedition also gained a hydroformed fully boxed frame providing a 70 percent improvement intorsionalstiffness.
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Additional chassis modifications resulted in a 25% increase intorsionalstiffness.
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It consists of a rotating wire rope or coil which is flexible but has sometorsionalstiffness.
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The wings were designed for hightorsionalstiffness, each comprising a box-spar with four tapered stainless steel tubular booms.
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Due to itstorsionalstiffnessand use of differentials locks the vehicle had exceptional offroad capabilities.
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Chapman boxed the frame rails and added 14-gauge tubular cross-members fortorsionalstiffness.
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Changes to the lead of the helical beam provide changes to misalignment capabilities as well as other performance characteristics such as torque capacity andtorsionalstiffness.
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