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allowable stress

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allowable stress [ə′lau̇·ə·bəl ′stres]
(mechanics)
The maximum force per unit area that may be safely applied to a solid.

allowable stress
In the design of structures, the maximum unit stress permitted under working loads by codes and specifications.


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