stress cracks
Pressure-induced fissures form
Stress cracks are fractures that develop in materials under sustained tension or repeated strain, often without visible impact damage.
They appear in concrete, glass, plastic, and metal when internal forces exceed the material's tolerance: Stress cracks spread across the foundation after the earthquake.
The term extends to skin or other surfaces showing fine fractures from environmental exposure.
- fractureSplit in hard material
- hairlineScalp-skin boundary
- fine linesShallow facial creases
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- metal fatigueProgressive cracking from stress
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stress cracksstress relief
Reduction of mental tension
annealing · tempering · reinforcement · strengthening · consolidation
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