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stress concentration [′stres ‚kän·sən‚trā·shən] (mechanics) A condition in which a stress distribution has high localized stresses; usually induced by an abrupt change in the shape of a member; in the vicinity of notches, holes, changes in diameter of a shaft, and so forth, maximum stress is several times greater than where there is no geometrical discontinuity. 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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| With no points of stress concentration, there is no potential for bending. Flow simulation ensures that no stress concentration superposes weak material areas. A failure often will occur because of a stress concentration created by a small crack in the surface of a casting. |
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