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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. . 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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| The left and right torsion bars for the M88A1 recovery vehicle are Items 28 and 29 in Fig 192 of TM 9-2350-256-24P-1. Although torsion tests may be carried out on some universal test systems that perform a variety of physical tests, we only consider specialized torsion testing machines here. McCarthy urged parents and doctors to consider testicular torsion as a potential explanation if a boy or young man reports pain and swelling in a testicle. |
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Torsion (mathematics)
