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  2. Diaphragm (structural system) - Wikipedia

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    The two primary types of the diaphragm are flexible and rigid. [1] Flexible diaphragms resist lateral forces depending on the tributary area, irrespective of the flexibility of the members to they are transferring force to. On the other hand, rigid diaphragms transfer load to frames or shear walls depending on their flexibility and their ...

  3. Spare part - Wikipedia

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    A spare part, spare, service part, repair part, or replacement part, is an interchangeable part that is kept in an inventory and used for the repair or refurbishment of defective equipment/units. Spare parts are an important feature of logistics engineering and supply chain management , often comprising dedicated spare parts management systems.

  4. Diaphragm valve - Wikipedia

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    Diaphragm valves (or membrane valves) consists of a valve body with two or more ports, a flexible diaphragm, and a "weir or saddle" or seat upon which the diaphragm closes the valve. The valve body may be constructed from plastic , metal or other materials depending on the intended use.

  5. Diaphragm (mechanical device) - Wikipedia

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    In mechanics, a diaphragm is a sheet of a semi-flexible material anchored at its periphery and most often round in shape. It serves either as a barrier between two chambers, moving slightly up into one chamber or down into the other depending on differences in pressure, or as a device that vibrates when certain frequencies are applied to it.

  6. Diaphragm seal - Wikipedia

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    In mechanical engineering, a diaphragm seal is a flexible substance that seals and isolates an enclosure. The flexible nature of this seal allows pressure effects to cross the barrier but not the material being contained. Common uses for diaphragm seals are to protect pressure sensors from the fluid whose pressure is being measured.

  7. What Dietitians Want You to Know About Peanuts - AOL

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    The plant protein in peanuts provides an impressive amount of the essential macronutrient, which aids in muscle growth, repair, and recovery while also keeping you full longer by preventing rapid ...

  8. Sen. Rand Paul calls for Musk to replace Speaker ... - AOL

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    Amidst chaos on Capitol Hill triggered by President-elect Donald Trump, Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul wants to shake up Washington leadership, and he's floating a billionaire outsider to do ...

  9. Rupture disc - Wikipedia

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    A rupture disc (burst) Pressure-effect acting at a rupture disc A rupture disc, also known as a pressure safety disc, burst disc, bursting disc, or burst diaphragm, is a non-reclosing pressure relief safety device that, in most uses, protects a pressure vessel, equipment or system from overpressurization or potentially damaging vacuum conditions.