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Introduction to Linear Momentum Balance
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Today, we are going to discuss the Linear Momentum Balance. Can anyone tell me what we mean by momentum in a physical context?
Isn't momentum just mass times velocity?
Exactly, and when we apply external forces to a body, momentum can change. This leads us to Newton's second law. How can we express Newton's second law mathematically?
It’s F = ma, right?
Correct! Now, in the context of a cuboid, how do you think this relates to our stress and forces at play within the material?
We need to consider how the forces act on each face of the cuboid?
That's right! And that's where our discussion of traction comes in. Remember that traction can vary based on the area and point of application.
Traction Contribution
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Let’s talk about how to calculate the traction acting on the cuboid. Can you remind me how we determine the force due to traction?
We use the stress tensor!
Right again! By integrating the traction over the area, we can establish the total force acting on each face. What do we denote this force?
F_tra, the total traction force.
Correct! So we have a relationship between traction and the stress at the centroid of the cuboid. Does anyone remember how we handle the integrals for the area?
We set the limits based on the coordinates along face!
Great! And as we integrate, we can eliminate variables that are constant across the area.
Body Force Contribution
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Next, let’s talk about body forces. Who can remind us how we define body force?
It’s force per unit volume, right?
Exactly! And when calculating the total body force acting on our cuboid, how would we proceed?
We integrate this body force density over the volume of the cuboid.
Exactly! And as we proceed, we realize that this is also subject to variations. How can we manage these variations mathematically?
We can use Taylor’s expansion again, just like with traction!
Perfect! So remember, both traction and body forces converge into our balance of momentum which is critical for solid mechanics.
Final Balance Equation
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Let’s pull together everything we’ve learned to finalize our equation of Linear Momentum Balance. Who can recall what we substitute into Newton’s second law?
We substitute in the total force equations for both traction and body forces!
Exactly! We arrive at the equation of Linear Momentum Balance. Why is this significant?
Because it helps us understand the distribution of stress within the body based on external forces.
Wonderful! And remember, as we shrink the volume, we see that our balance still holds, leading to a general rule applied in solid mechanics. Can anyone summarize the key takeaway from today?
It’s all about understanding how momentum relates to stress distributions in different parts of a solid body.
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Linear momentum balance is derived using Newton's second law applied to a small cuboid. The section covers the contributions from traction and body forces, leading to the formulation of equilibrium equations that are crucial for understanding stress distributions in solid mechanics.
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Linear Momentum Balance
In this section, we explore the concept of Linear Momentum Balance (LMB) as derived from Newton's second law. We begin with the assumption of a small cuboid with its centroid positioned at a specific location in space. As forces are applied, the stress varies at different points, necessitating the understanding of stress distribution to prevent failure.
Key Concepts:
- Traction Contribution: The traction on each face of the cuboid is defined through the stress tensor and varies across the surface area. Using Taylor’s expansion, we can derive the total force acting on the cuboid.
- Body Force Contribution: This accounts for force applied per unit volume within the cuboid, necessitating integration over the volume to determine total body force.
- Linear Momentum Integration: The total linear momentum is defined through integrating density and velocity, considering spatial variations and leading towards the application of Taylor’s expansion for simplification.
- Final Balance Equation: By substituting previous equations into Newton’s second law, we derive LMB, linking the net external force and the rate of change of linear momentum. The significance of this equation lies in its ability to formulate stress distributions within a solid body based on external forces applied.
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Introduction to the Cuboid
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Think of a small cuboid with its centroid at an arbitrary point x as shown in Figure 1. Let us apply Newton’s second law to this cuboid.
Detailed Explanation
In this first chunk, we start with a simple cuboid, which is a three-dimensional shape. The centroid of this cuboid is considered as the point where the mass is evenly distributed in all directions. When we apply Newton's second law, we look to calculate the forces acting on this shape in relation to its mass. Specifically, Newton's second law relates the forces on an object to its acceleration, indicating that the sum of these forces equals the mass of the object multiplied by its acceleration.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine holding a small box. When you push it, the box accelerates in the direction of the push, demonstrating Newton's second law: more force will cause a stronger acceleration. The concept of the cuboid helps us analyze forces acting on it just like we analyze the forces acting when we apply a push on the box.
Traction Contribution
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There will be traction on the six faces of this cuboid that will be applied by the other part of the body... The total force due to traction on e plane will be obtained by integration of traction over the area of this plane.
Detailed Explanation
In this chunk, we discuss traction, which refers to the forces applied at the surfaces of the cuboid. Each face experiences different amounts of traction depending on the surrounding context and forces acting on it. By integrating the traction over the surface area of a face, we can calculate the total force acting on that particular face. This is important because it allows us to account for variations in traction due to different loading conditions and helps transport this information through the model.
Examples & Analogies
Think of a sponge in water. The sponge's surface is being pushed by the water from all directions, creating a force at each face of the sponge. If you press harder at certain points, those points feel different amounts of pressure, much like the traction along the faces of our cuboid.
Body Force Contribution
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As body force is defined as force per unit volume, we need to integrate over the volume of the cuboid to get the total force due to body force which we denote by Fb.
Detailed Explanation
The body force refers to forces acting throughout the volume of the cuboid, rather than just at its surfaces. These forces can vary from point to point within the body due to changes in density or gravitational effects. To find the total body force acting on the cuboid, we must integrate the body force density across the volume of the cuboid. This gives us a comprehensive view of the internal forces acting on all points in the cuboid.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a balloon filled with air. The air inside applies pressure equally across the entire inner surface of the balloon. The total internal force from all the air molecules acting on the surfaces of the balloon is similar to the body force acting throughout the entire volume of our cuboid.
Dynamics Term
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The total linear momentum will be obtained by the volume integration of the linear momentum of a small volumetric point of the cuboid: ...We get: ⃗p = ρv(x)∆V+o(∆V).
Detailed Explanation
In this part, we focus on linear momentum within the cuboid. Momentum is the product of mass and velocity. We perform a volume integration to compute the overall momentum considering that both density (mass per unit volume) and velocity might vary inside the shape. Thus, we arrive at a formulation that expresses the total linear momentum in terms of the density and velocity at the centroid of the volume.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a train moving along its tracks. The total momentum of the train depends on the mass of the individual cars and their speed. If some cars are loaded while others are empty, the distribution of mass and the speeds would change, affecting the overall momentum just like how we compute it in our cuboid.
Final Balance
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Now, substituting equations in Newton’s second law... This is Newton’s second law applied to a cuboidal volume.
Detailed Explanation
In this segment, we consolidate our findings by substituting expressions for total forces and linear momentum into Newton's second law. This leads us to create a balance equation that emphasizes how the change in momentum is influenced by net external forces. When we shrink the volume of the cuboid to an infinitesimal level, we hone in on a core principle within continuum mechanics: understanding how materials would behave under stress and forces acting over them.
Examples & Analogies
Think of it like fine-tuning a balance scale. As you adjust the weights on one side (net forces), you must also account for how much the scale tips (change in momentum). In the case of our cuboid, we're looking to find this balance at a very small scale, just like ensuring we can measure even the tiniest adjustments on the scale.
Representation in a Coordinate System
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Let us write the LMB equation in (e1,e2,e3) coordinate system... Equation (19) is the tensor form of the Linear Momentum Balance.
Detailed Explanation
Lastly, we translate our linear momentum balance equation into a specific coordinate system, which allows us to express it in a matrix form. This matrix representation helps in organizing the forces and momentum components with respect to each axis of the cuboid. Each equation derived from this matrix can be understood as balance conditions for force acting in each direction, giving us a detailed view of how physical laws apply across the methods of solution in mechanics.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine organizing a team project based on tasks assigned to each team member (coordinate system). Each member is responsible for part of the project (like forces in different directions). When we gather their updates (momentum balance), we can see how the project is progressing as a whole and identify if adjustments are needed on individual tasks, similar to how we balance forces acting in multiple directions.
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Key Concepts
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Traction Contribution: The traction on each face of the cuboid is defined through the stress tensor and varies across the surface area. Using Taylor’s expansion, we can derive the total force acting on the cuboid.
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Body Force Contribution: This accounts for force applied per unit volume within the cuboid, necessitating integration over the volume to determine total body force.
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Linear Momentum Integration: The total linear momentum is defined through integrating density and velocity, considering spatial variations and leading towards the application of Taylor’s expansion for simplification.
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Final Balance Equation: By substituting previous equations into Newton’s second law, we derive LMB, linking the net external force and the rate of change of linear momentum. The significance of this equation lies in its ability to formulate stress distributions within a solid body based on external forces applied.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Calculating the total force on a cuboid face using the stress vector and integrating over the area.
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Using body force to calculate the total gravitational force acting on an object under specific conditions.
Memory Aids
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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For traction feels, apply with care, momentum balances everywhere!
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a small cuboid in a factory, where forces from machines create stresses. Each face of the cuboid holds a secret of how strong it can be – until the day the load becomes too much and it fails. Understanding momentum balance helps engineers prevent such disasters.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Remember LMB as: Least point of stress leads to Maximum potential fail unless balanced by external forces.
🎯 Super Acronyms
T.B.S. – **T**raction, **B**ody forces, **S**tress - key elements in understanding solid mechanics.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Traction
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The force per unit area exerted on a surface within a material.
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Term: Stress Tensor
Definition:
A mathematical representation of stress within a material, encompassing normal and shear stresses.
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Term: Body Force
Definition:
Force that acts throughout the volume of a material, such as gravity.
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Term: Linear Momentum Balance (LMB)
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An equation derived from Newton's second law representing the relationship between the rate of change of linear momentum and net external force.
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Term: Taylor's Expansion
Definition:
A mathematical series that approximates functions by expanding them about a point.