
Dilatancy

Translation of "dilatancy" into Russian
dilatancy
Noundilatancy
dilatancies pl
дилатансия
The dilatancy of the material was observed under stress.
Дилатансия материала наблюдалась под напряжением.
Definitions
dilatancy
NounThe property of a material that causes it to expand in volume when it is deformed, especially under shear stress.
The dilatancy of the granular material was evident when it was subjected to pressure, causing it to increase in volume.
The property of certain non-Newtonian fluids to increase in viscosity when subjected to shear stress (shear thickening).
Cornstarch mixed with water demonstrates dilatancy, becoming almost solid when struck abruptly.
dilatancy
AdjectiveRelating to or exhibiting dilatancy; showing a tendency to expand or thicken under shear.
The dilatancy angle is a crucial parameter in geotechnical engineering.