On the Torsional Force?

A torsion force is a load that is a applied to a material through torque. ... If a torsion force is large enough, it can cause a material to undergo a twisting motion during elastic and plastic deformation. Torsion force is commonly measured in foot-pounds or Newton-meters.

What causes the force of torsion?

Torsion (Twisting): Created when a moment or "turning force" is applied to a structural member (or piece of material) making it deflect at an angle (twist). A moment that causes twisting is called a twisting or torsional moment. Torsion produces shear stresses inside the material.

What is torsion force kids?

In solid mechanics, torsion is the twisting of an object that is result of an applied torque. In circular sections, the resultant shearing stress is perpendicular to the radius. The shear stress at a point on a shaft is: τθz=TrJ.