Source: wikibot/stress-field
= Stress field
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The term "stress field" can refer to different concepts depending on the context in which it is used, most commonly in the fields of physics, engineering, and geology. Here are a few interpretations: 1. **Material Science/Engineering**: In the context of mechanics of materials, a stress field describes the distribution of internal forces (stresses) within a material under external loading.