Types Of Forces Flashcards
1
Q
What are the types of forces
A
Tension, compression, torsion, bending and shear
2
Q
Tensile
A
Ability of a material to resist being pulled apart
3
Q
Compression
A
Ability of a material to resist being compressed or squashed
4
Q
Torsion
A
Ability of a material to resist being twisted out of shape
5
Q
Bending
A
Forces results in both compression and tension either side of its neutral axis
6
Q
Shear
A
Acts on a object in a direction perpendicular to its length
