neutral axis

noun

1. an imaginary line in the cross section of a beam, shaft, or the like, along which no stresses occur.

neutral axis

noun

1. engineering the line or plane through the section of a beam or plate which does not suffer extension or compression when the beam or plate bends

Word History and Origins

Origin of neutral axis¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

On one side of the dark band we have strain, on the other side pressure, the band marking the neutral axis between both.

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The neutral axis of reinforced concrete beams under safe loads is near the middle of the depth of the beams.

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It can be safely said that the neutral axis is at, or a little above, the center of the beam.

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This higher position of the neutral axis is the one more generally shown by tests of beams.

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Analogy with a riveted truss fails; even the anchorage above the neutral axis is far from realization.

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