Shear Strength

Basics

• The Ability of a Material or Structure to Withstand Shearing Loads

Numeracy

• Shear strength of common 10d nail - 94 lb, ,15 diameter [1]

Comparison of Various Materials' Tensile Strength

• Go to the corrosponding sections in the following pages

Comparison of Natural Fibers

• Comparison of Natural Fibers

Comparison of Semi-Synthetic Fibers

• Comparison of Semi-Synthetic Fibers

Comparison of Synthetic Fibers

• Comparison of Synthetic Fibers

Comparison of Metal Fibers

• Comparison of Metal Fibers

Comparison of Mineral and Crystalized Fibers

• Comparison of Mineral and Crystalized Fibers

Comparison of Various Metals and Alloys

• Comparison of Various Metals and Alloys

Comparisons of Various Plastics

• Comparisons of Various Plastics

Comparisons of Concrete Mixes and Types

• Comparisons of Concrete Mixes and Types

Comparison of Composite Materials

• Comparison of Composite Materials

Comparison of Various Materials

• Comparison of Various Materials

Useful Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Shear Strength