19.2 - Simplification of Force Components
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What is a stress tensor?
💡 Hint: Think about how forces are distributed across a surface.
What does normal stress represent?
💡 Hint: Relate it to pressure forces.
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What does a stress tensor represent in fluid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about pressure definitions.
Is shear stress only due to viscous forces?
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of fluid motion.
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For a control volume in a turbulent flow where pressure varies across the surface, derive the expression of the resultant force balance accounting for gauge pressure.
💡 Hint: Use known relationships between force, pressure, and area during integration.
Given a scenario in a structural beam under fluid flow, analyze the stress distribution using the stress tensor and suggest modifications to reduce shear stress effects.
💡 Hint: Consider geometric shapes that minimize shear forces.
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