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Stress

Scope note

Resultant condition of applied force; condition existing in a body when its internal structure or surfaces resist a force that produces or tends to produce deformation in the body. STEIN

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300056434

Broader Terms used

strength of materials

Term used for

stresses

Created

13yrs ago

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