Practice Geometric interpretation of shear strain formula - 3.1 | 12. Longitudinal Strain (contd.) | Solid Mechanics
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3.1 - Geometric interpretation of shear strain formula

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is shear strain?

💡 Hint: Think about shape distortion rather than just size.

Question 2

Easy

Write the formula for calculating shear strain.

💡 Hint: Focus on the angles involved before and after deformation.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does shear strain primarily measure?

  • Change in length
  • Change in angle
  • Volume change

💡 Hint: Focus on what shear strain represents geometrically.

Question 2

True or False: Shear strain only applies to materials in tension.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the broad application of shear strain.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A rectangular frame undergoes shear deformation, causing its corresponding angles to change from 90° to 88°. What is the shear strain?

💡 Hint: Use the formula for angle change.

Question 2

If a building experiences shear strain causing its structural members to angle differently, how would you analyze the potential risk during an earthquake?

💡 Hint: Think about how angles contribute to stability.

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