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Why was the crack an effect of tension and not compression stress?
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A crack is caused by tension not compression because tension pulls matter apart while compression pushes matter together
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Does Tension stress creates folded mountains compression stress creates fault-block mountains and the third type of mountain is volcanic?
First understand that in GEOLOGY there can be no such thing as a "tension stress". Gravity ensures that all things are in compression. The only change is in the direction of maximum stress. When gravity (downwards) is the direction of maximum stress and one or other of the horizontal stresses decays slightly, fault block mountains form. When gravity (downwards) becomes the lowest stress, reverse faults (thrusts) and fold mountains are formed. When a hydraulic fluid (magma) penetrates a rheologically solid medium this will crack the medium an rise towards the surface. If the magma contains gas this will fizz and cause a volcano.- Is the Answer True or False?-Olivia
Why is concrete in compression and weak under tension?
Concrete is strong in compression, as the aggregate efficiently carries the compression load. However, it is weak in tension as the cement holding the aggregate in place can crack, allowing the structure to fail. Reinforced concrete solves these problems by adding metal reinforcing bars, glass fiber, or plastic fiber to carry tensile loads
Why concrete is strong in compression and weak in tension?
Concrete is strong in compression, as the aggregate efficiently carries the compression load. However, it is weak in tension as the cement holding the aggregate in place can crack, allowing the structure to fail. Reinforced concrete solves these problems by adding metal reinforcing bars, glass fiber, or plastic fiber to carry tensile loads
Is brick brittle?
Yes, the brick is brittle.The brick will crack suddenly without undergoing any deformation when subjected to loading.The brick is strong in compression and weak in tension.
Which force squeezes Earth's crust to make the crust shorter and thicker?
the equator squeezes it in and it gets so tight that the ground starts to crack and break. +++ No it doesn't. Compression comes in continental collision.
How tension crack causes slope failure?
Thension crack is generated by the difference in shear movement along the failure surface or slip plane. It formed in the upper slope face before the major failure surface appeared. So, the total shear resistance and thus the safety factor will reduce after this tension crack developement. However, this tension crack will stop developing when it reaches a critical depth. And, a new tension crack will develope behind that previous crack.
Why is concrete weak in tension?
Concrete is strong in compression, as the aggregate efficiently carries the compression load. However, it is weak in tension as the cement holding the aggregate in place can crack, allowing the structure to fail. Reinforced concrete solves these problems by adding metal reinforcing bars, glass fiber, or plastic fiber to carry tensile loads
Why doesn't an egg crack when dropped in a bucket of water?
The water provides a cushioning effect. The surface tension of the fluid slows the egg down without cracking it.
What effect can a seed have on rock?
A seed that falls into a crack in a rock can help to expand or even split the rock. The resulting plant can gradually expand within the crack and attract moisture that will stress the rock with freeze and thaw cycles.
Would a blown head gasket cause loss of compression?
It is possible but it depends on where the crack is. If the crack is from the combustion chamber out, such as through a coolant passage it can also suck in coolant/antifreeze and loose compression.
What is the depth of tension crack in retaining wall?
h=2c
What effect do you get when a engine cylinder head has been skimmed to its last?
You will get a lumpy idle due to very high compression. also you might blow your head gasket out or crack a piston or connecting rod.
