= Cyclic stress
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Cyclic stress refers to the repeated application of stress on a material over time, which can lead to fatigue and eventual failure. It is typically characterized by cycles of loading and unloading, where the stress varies between a minimum and a maximum value. Cyclic stress is important in materials and structural engineering because many components are subject to fluctuating forces during their service life, such as those in rotating machinery, bridges, and aircraft.
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