noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
edgewise; along the layer
Technical term used in engineering and materials science for loads, compression, or forces applied parallel to the layers or strata of a material.
沿層方向の圧縮強度を測定する。
Measure the compressive strength in the edgewise direction.
この材料は沿層荷重に弱い。
This material is weak against edgewise loads.