Mechanical Properties

  • Strength
  • Tensile Strength
  • Compressive Strength
  • Shear Strength
  • Yield Strength
  • Proportional Limit
  • Modulus of Elasticity
    • Young’s Modulus
  • Hardness
  • Toughness

Shear Strength

In shear, the direction of the load being applied is parallel to the area where the stress is generated.