(mechanics) The minimum tensile stress that will cause fracture. Also known as fracture strength.
fracture stress
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(′frak·shər ′stres)
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 | technical cohesive strength (metallurgy) |
| shear fracture (mechanics) |
| fracture test (engineering) |
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- technical cohesive strength (metallurgy)
- shear fracture (mechanics)
- fracture test (engineering)
- tension crack (geology)
