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.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/stress_types.gif?itok=9MAkB4wT)
Detailed Description
A diagram showing three stress types: tensional stress, compressional stress, and shear stress.
Sources/Usage
Michael Kimberly, North Carolina State University