2) strength of materials. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...strength of materials, measurement in engineering of the capacity of metal, wood, concrete, and other materials to withstand stress and strain. Stress is the internal...

3) shear. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...shear, see strength of materials....

4) stress. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...stress, see strength of materials....

5) strain. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...strain, see strength of materials....

6) cable. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...cable, originally wire cordage of great strength or heavy metal chain used for hauling, towing, supporting the roadway of a suspension bridge, or securing a large...

7) nylon. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...nylon, synthetic thermoplastic material characterized by strength, elasticity, resistance to abrasion and chemicals, low moisture absorbency, and capacity to be permanently...

8) giant. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...giant, in mythology, manlike being of great size and strength. The giant has been the symbol for the expression of certain recurring beliefs in the mythologies of...

9) John Henry. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...John Henry, legendary black American famous for his strength, celebrated in ballads and tales. In the most popular version of the story, John Henry tries to outwork...

10) galvanometer. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
...galvanometer, (galīvnomītr) (KEY) , instrument used to determine the presence, direction, and strength of an electric current in a conductor. All galvanometers are...