mechanics of materials
[/məˈkænɪks əv məˈtɪriəlz/]
noun
mecânica dos materiais
1. A branch of engineering and physics that studies the behavior of solid materials under various types of loading and stress conditions
Mechanics of materials is essential for designing safe and efficient structures.
A mecânica dos materiais é essencial para projetar estruturas seguras e eficientes.
2. The science dealing with the deformation and failure of materials subjected to external forces
Engineers use mechanics of materials to calculate stress and strain in beams and columns.
Engenheiros usam a mecânica dos materiais para calcular tensão e deformação em vigas e pilares.
3. A foundational course in engineering curricula covering properties like elasticity, plasticity, and fracture
The mechanics of materials course teaches students how different materials respond to tension, compression, and shear forces.
O curso de mecânica dos materiais ensina aos estudantes como diferentes materiais respondem às forças de tração, compressão e cisalhamento.
This is a core subject in engineering curricula worldwide. In Brazilian universities, it is typically taught in the second or third year of engineering programs and is fundamental to civil, mechanical, and structural engineering disciplines. The term maintains the same technical meaning across English and Portuguese-speaking countries, making it a standardized scientific nomenclature.
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