What type of loads are screw links best designed to perform under?

Screw links are particularly well-suited for triaxial loads because they are designed to handle forces that act along three different axes. This capability allows them to be used in a variety of applications where loads may not just pull straight but also apply torque or come from different directions. When a screw link is subjected to a triaxial load, its design ensures that it can maintain stability and integrity while efficiently managing the distribution of forces.

In contrast, the other types of loads—linear, biaxial, and quadraxial—apply forces in fewer or more complex directions. Linear loads are solely unidirectional, which does not take full advantage of the screw link's multi-axial strength. Biaxial loads involve two axes, but screw links excel under the more demanding triaxial scenarios. Quadraxial loads introduce even more complexity with forces acting from four directions, which may exceed the design parameters of a screw link. Therefore, screw links are optimized for the unique stress distribution encountered in triaxial loading, making them the preferred choice for scenarios involving multidirectional forces.