torsional
Related to twisting
Torsional describes something relating to or caused by twisting forces.
In engineering and physics, torsional stress occurs when an object is twisted along its axis: The bridge failed due to torsional forces during the windstorm.
Torsional vibration, torsional stiffness, and torsional load all refer to twisting rather than bending or compression.
Rotating with distortion
- rotationTurning on an axis
- windingCurving repeatedly, sinuous
- coilingLooping around repeatedly
- wringingTwisting to extract moisture
spiraling · gyration · spin · pivot · wrenching · helical · circumrotation
Lateral sliding force
- strainExcessive stretching force
- deformationChange in shape
- distortionTwisting from original state
- flexureA bend or curve
warping · bending · moment · yielding · cracking · fracture · fatigue · creep
Narrow vertical passage
- couplingJoint between systems
- rigidityState of being unbending
- driveshaftRotating rod transmitting torque
- gearboxEnclosed system of cogs
crankshaft · flywheel · spindle · bearings · propeller · transmission · actuator · axle
Capacity to recover quickly
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- springinessCapacity for elastic recovery
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- pliabilityAbility to bend easily
ductility · malleability · rebound · stretchiness · viscoelasticity · spring constant · hysteresis
Resistance to angular acceleration
- angular momentumRotational motion quantity
- radiansAngle measurement units
- angular accelerationChange in spinning speed
twisting
Rotating with distortion
wringing · spiraling · gyration · spin · pivot · wrenching · helical · circumrotation
shear
Lateral sliding force
- strainExcessive stretching force
- deformationChange in shape
- distortionTwisting from original state
flexure · warping · bending · moment · yielding · cracking · fracture · fatigue · creep · toughness
shaft
Narrow vertical passage
- couplingJoint between systems
- rigidityState of being unbending
- driveshaftRotating rod transmitting torque
gearbox · crankshaft · flywheel · spindle · bearings · propeller · transmission · actuator · axle · rotor
resilience
Capacity to recover quickly
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
- springinessCapacity for elastic recovery
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
pliability · ductility · malleability · rebound · stretchiness · viscoelasticity · spring constant · hysteresis
moment of inertia
Resistance to angular acceleration
- angular momentumRotational motion quantity
- radiansAngle measurement units
- angular accelerationChange in spinning speed
resonance
Amplified oscillation at natural frequency
- dampingDissipation of vibrational energy
- harmonicOf musical overtones
- oscillationRepeated back-and-forth movement
frequency · natural frequency · flutter · whirl · amplitude · phase · tuning
- torsion barRod storing energy through twist
- testicular torsionRotated male gonad