Stress Types

By Earthquake Hazards Program 2021 (approx.)

A diagram showing three stress types on cubes: the first is labelled "tensional stress" with arrows pointed outwards, the second is labelled "compressional stress" with arrows pointed inwards, and the third is labelled "shear stress" with arrows pointed parallel to each other.

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Detailed Description

A diagram showing three stress types: tensional stress, compressional stress, and shear stress.

Sources/Usage

Michael Kimberly, North Carolina State University