Forces and stresses Flashcards
1
Q
What are the forces that can affect an object
A
compression, bending, torsion, tension, shear
2
Q
Compression definition
A
pushing force on both sides of the object
3
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Bending definition
A
both tension and compression forces tension on one side and compression on another
4
Q
Torsion definition
A
when a material is twisted
5
Q
Tension definition
A
pulling force applied to either end of the material
6
Q
Shear force definition
A
force that acts on an object in a direction perpendicular to its length
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