The fatigue
Example: Fatigue weakens materials due to repeated stress over time
Definition
"Fatigue" in engineering refers to the weakening or failure of a material caused by repeatedly applied loads or stresses over time, often leading to cracks or fractures even if the stress levels are below the material's ultimate strength.
Etymology
The term "fatigue" comes from the French word 'fatigue,' which means tiredness or weariness. In engineering, it was adopted to describe how materials become 'tired' or weakened after continuous stress cycles, similar to how living beings get tired after repeated exertion.
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"The fatigue" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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