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torsion, stress on a body when external forces tend to twist it about an axis. See strength of materials strength of materials, measurement in engineering of the capacity of metal, wood, concrete, and other materials to withstand stress and strain. Stress is the internal force exerted by one part of an elastic body upon the adjoining part, and strain is the deformation ..... Click the link for more information. . torsion a. the twisting of a part by application of equal and opposite torques at either end b. the condition of twist and shear stress produced by a torque on a part or component How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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