shear centre en · NOUN
Etymology
From shear + centre.
Meanings
- The point where a shear force can act without producing any twist in the section. In general not the centroid, but a point through which a force transverse to the axis of a beam section can act and not cause any twisting of the beam section.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shear centres | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| shear center | alternative | lexicographic |