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Structural glossary
Shear force
An internal force acting across the lengthwise direction of an element.
Technical context
Shear occurs, for example, in a loaded beam. Cross-section, material and connection details determine the required checks.
Where might you encounter this?
This term is relevant to, among other things, steel structures. The detailed design depends on your project's information and assumptions.
Read more: A steel beam for a load-bearing wall.
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