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working stress design [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
  • Strength of Materials
DEF

A structural design method whereby a structural element is designed so that the unit stresses computed under the action of working or service loads do not exceed the specified allowable values.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
  • Résistance des matériaux
OBS

En règle générale, les fibres sont éparpillées au hasard dans le béton; toutefois, si on traite le béton pour que les fibres soient alignées dans la direction des contraintes en service, on obtient de meilleures résistances en traction et en flexion.

Key term(s)
  • calcul de la contrainte en service

Spanish

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