STRENGTH OF MATERIALS


Meaning of STRENGTH OF MATERIALS in English

Engineering discipline concerned with the ability of a material to resist mechanical forces when in use.

A material's strength in a given application depends on many factors, including its resistance to deformation and cracking, and it often depends on the shape of the member being designed. See also fracture , impact test , materials science , tensile strength , testing machine .

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.      Краткая энциклопедия Британика.