Stress Terms Flashcards
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Actual of computed stress
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The actual stress in the material due to the given loads
2
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Ultimate strength / stress
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The maximum value of stress that a material can resist
3
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Yield Stress
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The corresponding stress at yield point
4
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Rupture Stress
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Also known as rupture strength
The stress at which rupture occurs
5
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Working or Allowable stress, fu
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The maximum safe axial stress used in design
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