2007-11-10 21:58:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
I am not sure of the exact term, but it is called (something like) the failure point. In Structural Geology applied stress results in strain, which is movement or distortion of the object.
2007-11-11 01:53:18 · answer #1 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the object and its shape.
We had a challenge once when I was in school....we got one piece of paper and a 12in strip of masking tape and we were told to build a structure that would hold weight without collapsing.
The final weight bearing structure consisted of three circles taped together in a triangular form. It held 14 encyclopedias.
2007-11-10 22:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by blueink 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend upon the modulus of elasticity as well as nature of force and duration.
thnks
2007-11-10 23:58:25 · answer #3 · answered by mandira_nk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your are reffering to the breaking point of an object?
2007-11-10 22:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by bernie_bph 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋