1.3 - Deformation of Bars under Axial Loading
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Define stress and provide its formula.
💡 Hint: Think about how force is distributed across a surface.
What does strain measure in a material?
💡 Hint: Relate it to the change in length.
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What is the formula for stress?
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship of force and area.
The strain is dimensionless.
💡 Hint: Think about how strain is calculated.
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A copper rod 4 m long, with an area of 15 mm², is subjected to a load of 30,000 N. Calculate its elongation given that the Young's modulus for copper is 120 GPa.
💡 Hint: Remember to convert all units consistently.
Discuss how material properties influence elongation under varying loads. Provide at least two examples.
💡 Hint: Consider how stiffness affects elongation based on Hooke's Law.
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