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STRESS RELAXATION [1 record]

Record 1 2014-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Strength of Materials
  • Plastic Materials
  • Tectonics
DEF

The time dependent decrease in stress in a material held at constant strain.

OBS

stress relaxation: term standardized by ISO.

OBS

stress relaxation: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Résistance des matériaux
  • Matières plastiques
  • Tectonique
DEF

Diminution, en fonction du temps, de la contrainte subie par un solide maintenu dans un état constant de déformation.

OBS

relaxation de contrainte; relaxation en contrainte : termes normalisés par l'ISO.

OBS

relaxation; détente; relâchement des contraintes : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Resistencia de los materiales
  • Materiales plásticos
  • Tectónica
DEF

Disminución del esfuerzo en función del tiempo.

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