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stress equilibrium

[/stres ˌekwɪˈlɪbriəm/]
nounpl: stress equilibria
equilíbrio de tensões
1. A state in which the internal stresses within a material or structure are balanced and produce no net force or deformation
The beam achieved stress equilibrium after the load was evenly distributed across its length.
A viga alcançou equilíbrio de tensões após a carga ser distribuída uniformemente ao longo de seu comprimento.
2. In mechanics and engineering, a condition where all forces and moments acting on a body or system are in balance
Engineers must ensure stress equilibrium in the structural design to prevent collapse.
Os engenheiros devem garantir o equilíbrio de tensões no projeto estrutural para evitar colapso.
Synonyms
equilibrium of stressesforce balancemechanical equilibrium
Antonyms
stress concentrationstress imbalancedisequilibrium

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equilíbrio de tensões
standard technical term used in engineering and physics
São Paulo
equilíbrio de tensões
commonly used in academic and industrial contexts
Portugal
equilíbrio de tensões
standard technical terminology in Portuguese engineering

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a state of equilibrium
achieve equilibrium
maintain stress equilibrium
balance of forces
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