bursting strength

bursting strength

[′bər·stiŋ ‚streŋkth] (mechanics) A measure of the ability of a material to withstand pressure without rupture; it is the hydraulic pressure required to burst a vessel of given thickness.

bursting strength

1. A measure of the ability of a sheet to resist rupture when pressure is applied to one side by a specified instrument under specified conditions. 2. Of a pipe or fitting, the internal pressure required to result in its failure.