ultimate strength test
[/ˈʌltɪmət ˈstreŋθ test/]
nounpl: ultimate strength tests
ensaio de resistência última
1. A mechanical test performed on materials to determine the maximum stress a material can withstand before failure or fracture
The engineer conducted an ultimate strength test on the steel beam to ensure it could support the bridge's weight.
O engenheiro realizou um ensaio de resistência última na viga de aço para garantir que pudesse suportar o peso da ponte.
2. In materials science and engineering, the test that measures tensile or compressive strength at the point of material failure
The ultimate strength test revealed that the new composite material exceeded all expectations.
O ensaio de resistência última revelou que o novo material composto superou todas as expectativas.
This is a technical term predominantly used in engineering, materials science, and quality control industries in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian universities and industrial facilities, it's commonly used in Portuguese as 'ensaio de resistência última' following international standards for material testing. The term reflects the globalized nature of engineering disciplines and standardized testing protocols recognized by both ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) and ISO standards.
Related Idioms & Phrases
reach the ultimate strength
fail the ultimate strength test
exceed ultimate strength limits
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