Loads, Stresses, and Discontinuities

What you'll learn

• Understand the difference between inherent, processing, and service-induced discontinuities
• Define static and dynamic loading
• Describe the five fundamental types of loading
• Define stress and strain
• Understand two categories of deformation
• Define creep
• Know the difference between constant and varying loads
• Understand the different types of in-service discontinuities
• Understand the difference between a defect and a discontinuity