2 - Relating externally applied distributed load on body's surface to stress tensor
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What is traction in the context of solid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of force and area.
Define stress tensor.
💡 Hint: Consider its role in depicting internal forces.
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What does traction represent in solid mechanics?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition focused on force and area.
True or False: The stress tensor is always symmetric.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of shear forces being equal.
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A beam with a uniformly distributed load experiences bending. Derive the relationship between the external load and internal stress at mid-span.
💡 Hint: Use equilibrium and the relationship T = F/A.
Consider a cylinder under axial load. Explain how the traction at both ends relates to the stress distribution along the cylinder.
💡 Hint: Examine internal vs external forces carefully in your explanation.
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