distortional

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

distortion +‎ -al

Adjective[edit]

distortional (not comparable)

  1. Relating to, or exhibiting, distortion.
    • 2015 October 10, “Steel Rack Connections: Identification of Most Influential Factors and a Comparison of Stiffness Design Methods”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      Moreover, local buckling may occur, where the section involves plate flexure alone without transverse deformation of the overall column, or distortional buckling, where the cross-sectional shape changes along the length of the member without transverse deformation.