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Physical phenomena (S)
Scope NoteAcoustical, electrical, electromagnetic, mechanical, optical, nuclear, surface and thermodynamic phenomena; Refer to Jb: ENVIRONMENTAL PHENOMENA for astronomical, geological, hydrologic and meterological phenomena
DefinitionThe acoustical, electrical, electromagnetical, mechanical, optical, nuclear and thermodynamic nature and behavior of natural and artificial materials, including deformation, failure, fatigue, loads, forces, flow, waves, stresses and dynamics. (Source: Team: adapted from TRT Manual)
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