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equable stress

[/ˈɛkwəbəl stɹɛs/]
nounpl: equable stresses
tensão equável
1. A state of stress in materials or structures where stress is uniformly distributed or remains constant over time and space
The engineer designed the beam to maintain equable stress throughout its length.
O engenheiro projetou a viga para manter uma tensão equável ao longo de seu comprimento.
2. In materials science, stress that does not vary significantly or fluctuate under applied loads
Equable stress conditions are ideal for preventing material fatigue.
Condições de tensão equável são ideais para evitar fadiga do material.
Synonyms
uniform stressconstant stresseven stress
Antonyms
variable stressfluctuating stressnon-uniform stress

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tensão equável
Standard technical terminology in engineering
Portugal
tensão uniforme
Alternative technical term used in Portuguese engineering
General
tensão homogênea
Also used in materials science contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

stress distribution
load bearing capacity
material resilience
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