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2. Introduction

The chapter explores the concept of traction vector and stress tensor, emphasizing the intensity of force acting on a surface in a deformed body. It outlines key parameters affecting traction, illustrating how traction varies based on the point and planes in a body. The information on traction can predict failure points in materials, highlighting its importance in understanding mechanical behavior under stress.

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Sections

  • 1

    Introduction

    This section introduces the concept of traction vector and stress tensor, illustrating how traction varies within a body under stress.

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  • 2

    Definition

    This section introduces the concept of traction vector as the force per unit area acting on a body under stress.

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  • 3

    Parameters On Which Traction Depends

    This section elaborates on how traction varies based on location and the planes through which it is measured within a body under stress.

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  • 3.1

    Number Of Planes That Can Exist At A Particular Point

    This section explores how at a specific point within a material, an infinite number of planes can exist, each with varying traction values.

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  • 4

    Importance Of Traction

    The importance of traction lies in its ability to indicate the intensity of force acting on a body, which can determine potential structural failure.

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  • 5

    Storing Information Of Traction On Infinite Planes At A Point

    This section discusses how traction can be understood at a point through its representation on multiple planes, emphasizing that three known traction values can determine values on infinite planes.

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  • 5.1

    Relation Between Traction On Planes With Opposite Normals

    This section explains the relationship between traction on planes with opposing normals, emphasizing Newton's Third Law of Motion.

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References

ch2.pdf

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