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relaxation of steel |
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relaxation of steel 1. The decrease in stress in steel as a result of creep within the steel under prolonged strain. 2. The decrease in stress in steel as a result of decreased strain of the steel, such as results from shrinkage and creep of the concrete in a prestressed concrete unit. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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