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hydrostatic stress

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hydrostatic stress [‚hī·drə′stad·ik ′stres]
(mechanics)
The condition in which there are equal compressive stresses or equal tensile stresses in all directions, and no shear stresses on any plane.


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This definition accounts for the hydrostatic stress component and anisotropy in tension and compression.
Because of the extreme value of B, a hydrostatic stress (pressure) of 1 MPa (145 psi) reduces (ref.
Hydrostatic Stress Effect The effect of hydrostatic stress was investigated by simple shear tests with or without a superimposed hydrostatic pressure.
 
 
 
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