Definition of transverse strength
i. A measure of the capability of a stone bar (or beam) supported at its ends to bear a weight or load at its center.
Ref: Fay
ii. The strength of a specimen tested in transverse bending; normally synonymous with modulus of rupture but also used to refer to breaking load.
Ref: Taylor
Ref: Fay
ii. The strength of a specimen tested in transverse bending; normally synonymous with modulus of rupture but also used to refer to breaking load.
Ref: Taylor