Practice - Application: Principal Stress and Strain in 2D
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Practice Questions
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What does the stress tensor represent in 2D solid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about the components of the stress tensor.
What are principal stresses and how are they determined?
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristic polynomial.
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What do principal stresses represent in a material?
💡 Hint: Think about the eigenvalue definition.
True or False: The principal planes can be determined from eigenvectors.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between eigenvectors and angular orientation.
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Given the stress tensor σ = [4 2; 2 3], derive the principal stresses and describe their physical significance in a practical scenario.
💡 Hint: Focus on the determinant calculation and ensure proper factorization.
Evaluate the effect of increasing τ_xy on the eigenvalues derived from the stress tensor σ. How would this change the material's response?
💡 Hint: Set up the matrix and recalculate eigenvalues based on modified shear stress.
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