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It is stress or pressure at right angles to the length, as of a beam of a bridge for example
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How much lateral pressure can a quarter inch steel plate handle?
It depends on the type of steel
How liquid exerts lateral pressure?
Simple idea: All objects are made of atoms and/or molecules. The molecules in a liquid move at random directions. some of them move vertically, and some horizontally. Most of them, however, move in a combination of the two. To make the answer more simple, the horizontal components of the motion of the molecules collide with a lateral direction with the object (submarine, diver, container wall, etc). The collision between the molecule and the object exerts a lateral force, which acts on an area. Hence lateral pressure is applied.
What directional terms refers to body parts further away from a reference point?
Lateral is a positional term that means away from the midline of the body.
What are lateral forces?
drag factor
What is lateral invasion?
when an image formed by a mirror the left of the object appears on the right and the right appears on the left, it is known as lateral invasion.
What does Lateral soil mean?
Lateral soil refers to the soil pressure exerted on retaining structures such as walls or sheet piles from the side. It is caused by the weight of the soil and any additional loads acting perpendicular to the face of the structure. Proper consideration of lateral soil pressure is important in the design and construction of retaining walls to ensure stability and prevent failure.
why not consider lateral earth pressure coefficient for hydrostatic pressure?
I think , hydrostatic pressure below the ground table is the same in all direction.i.e k=1
Some fish have a lateral line that is used to detect?
vibrations and pressure changes
What is a series of pits on the side of a fish to detect vibrations and pressure changes?
lateral line
How much lateral pressure can a quarter inch steel plate handle?
It depends on the type of steel
What is the difference between lateral spinothalamic and anterior spinothalamic tracts?
Lateral spinothalamic tract = carry pain and temperature sensationsAnterior spinothalamic tract = carry crude touch and light pressure
What is a 30 degree lateral position?
30 degree lateral position referrs to the angle of a person's hips and/or shoulders in relation to the bed. Nursing practice historically focuses on pressure ulcer prevention by repositioning patients every two hours. Originally patients were positioned in a 90 degree lateral sidelying position. It was found this placed undue pressure on shoulder joints and the trochanter (hip joint). In a 30 degree lateral position the weight of the person resting upon the mattress is on the muscle pad of the upper buttock and is less likely to result in a pressure ulcer.
How liquid exerts lateral pressure?
Simple idea: All objects are made of atoms and/or molecules. The molecules in a liquid move at random directions. some of them move vertically, and some horizontally. Most of them, however, move in a combination of the two. To make the answer more simple, the horizontal components of the motion of the molecules collide with a lateral direction with the object (submarine, diver, container wall, etc). The collision between the molecule and the object exerts a lateral force, which acts on an area. Hence lateral pressure is applied.
How does a Fly hear?
Fish do not have ears. They have a lateral line which is pressure sensitive and therefore pics up the vibration of sound waves.
What is lateral compression?
Lateral compression refers to a type of force that exerts pressure on an object from the sides, making it shorter or wider but not significantly affecting its length. This force can lead to deformation or buckling of the object if it exceeds its structural limits. Lateral compression is often encountered in structural engineering and geology.
How does a flying fish hear?
Fish do not have ears. They have a lateral line which is pressure sensitive and therefore pics up the vibration of sound waves.
What has the author I G Standish written?
I. G. Standish has written: 'The effect of lateral pressure on anchorage bond in lightweight aggregate concrete'
