centre of pressure
Britishnoun
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physics the point in a body at which the resultant pressure acts when the body is immersed in a fluid
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aeronautics the point at which the resultant aerodynamic forces intersect the chord line of the aerofoil
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The first attempt resulted in landing after a glide of only a few yards, indicating that the centre of gravity was too far in front of the centre of pressure.
From A History of Aeronautics by Vivian, Evelyn Charles
III; and the centre of pressure of the braces must be directly over a bolster, to prevent crippling.
From Instructions on Modern American Bridge Building by Tower, G. B. N. (George Bates Nichols)
The underlying principle is that the centre of gravity shall at all times be on the same vertical line as the centre of pressure.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
Q.--How is the position of the centre of pressure to be determined?
From A Catechism of the Steam Engine by Bourne, John, C.E.
A, Commencement of pressure; B, centre of pressure; C, termination of pressure.
From Artistic Anatomy of Animals by Cuyer, ?douard
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