Shear-centre Definition

noun

(mechanics) 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.

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Singular:
shear-centre
Plural:
shear centres

Origin of Shear-centre

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