Concept Unique Identifier (CUI): C1135950

Semantic Type: Natural Phenomenon or Process

MSH Definition: The internal resistance of a material to moving some parts of it parallel to a fixed plane, in contrast to stretching (TENSILE STRENGTH) or compression (COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH). Ionic crystals are brittle because, when subjected to shear, ions of the same charge are brought next to each other, which causes repulsion.

Synonyms & Abbreviations: (see Synonym Details)

Shear Strength

Strength, Shear

External Source Codes:  (none)

Other Properties:

Name	Value	Source
AQL	DE PH RE	MSH
DC	1	MSH
DX	20030101	MSH
HN	2003	MSH
MDA	20020703	MSH
MMR	20080708	MSH
MN	G01.374.820	MSH
PM	2003	MSH
TERMUI	T466253	MSH
TH	NLM (2003)	MSH

Additional Concept Data:  (none)

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