Forces And Stresses Flashcards
What are some forces and stresses?
Tension
Compression
Shear
Bending
Tortion
What is tension?
A pulling force applied to either side of a material
What is compression?
A pushing force on either side of a material
What is shear force?
A force applied perpendicular to a materials length
What is bending?
A force applied to either end of a material upwards or downwards that bends it
What is torsion?
Two ends of a material twisted in opposite directions
What are some ways materials can be made to resist forces and stresses?
Reinforcing
Webbing
Stiffening
Folding and bending
What is reinforcing?
Strengthening one material with anothet
What is webbing?
A strong fabric woven into another
What is stiffening(laminating)?
Paper bonded I a plastic sleeve
What is stiffening(interfacing)?
Using a material called interfacing to make a fabric hold shape
What is folding and bending?
Folding and bending a material to improve its strength
