Shear centre

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005205",
  "term": "Shear centre",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A point in the cross-section of a beam or structural member through which a transverse shear force can be applied without inducing torsion. If the shear force acts through any other point, the beam will twist in addition to bending. Its location depends on the shape and dimensions of the cross-section.",
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Schubmittelpunkt",
    "es": "centro de cizallamiento",
    "fr": "centre de cisaillement"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/shear-centre/"
}