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Ultimate strength

Scope note

The stress, calculated on the maximum value of the force and the original area of cross section, which causes fracture of the material. MH

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300056207

Broader Terms used

mechanical strength

Term used for

strength, ultimate

Created

13yrs ago

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