Stress Flashcards
(17 cards)
What is Stress?
A force applied to an object per cross-sectional area.
What is the unit for Stress?
Pa (Pascals)
What is the equation for Stress?
σ=F/A
What does each variable in the shown equation represent?
F = Force (Newtons), A = Area (m2)
What types of Stress is there?
Compressive, Tensile and Shear
What type of stress is shown in this image
Shear
How many stress points are in this image?
2
What type of stress is shown in this image
Tensile
What type of stress is shown in this image
Compressive
What is compressive stress?
forces that push or squash a material.
What does “1” represent in this graph?
Elastic deformation
What does “2” represent in this graph?
Yield strength
What does “3” represent in this graph?
Ultimate strength
What does “4” represent in this graph?
Strain hardening
What does “5” represent in this graph?
Necking
What does “6” represent in this graph?
Breaking point
What does “7” represent in this graph?
Plastic deformation