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Introduction to Longitudinal Strain
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Today, let's finalize our discussion on longitudinal strain. We derived the expression for stretch in the last class. Can anyone remind us what it means to reduce the length of a line element to zero?
I think it’s about finding the local value of stretch by taking the limit.
Exactly! By doing this, we find our strain expression, which leads us to a more manageable formula. The terms involving gradients are very small. Anyone remembers what happens when we neglect less significant terms?
It simplifies the equation significantly, but we must retain the most significant terms, right?
Correct! This results in a clearer expression for longitudinal strain. Remember to apply binomial expansion. Let's summarize: we drop higher order terms but retain the main components. What is the resulting form?
It would be the simplified tensor formula for longitudinal strain, right?
Well done! Now, let’s detail how this applies to the coordinate axes.
Application of Longitudinal Strain
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In our earlier discussions, we mentioned the uniform stretching of bars. Can someone explain how we utilize the derived formulas in practical scenarios?
If a bar gets uniformly stretched, we can find its displacement using the derived formulas.
Exactly! For a clamped bar along the x-axis, we can see linear displacement. What happens at the clamped end?
The displacement starts at zero and increases linearly along the bar’s length.
Right again! Let's calculate the strain from this setup. Who can provide the relationship we established?
We noted our formulas yield correct strain values when computed from displacement!
Excellent! This confirms our theoretical understanding matches real-world behavior. Now, shifting gears, let’s introduce shear strain.
Introduction to Shear Strain
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We have another type of strain—shear strain. Who can define what shear strain measures?
It measures the change in angle between two line elements that were originally perpendicular.
Very good! And how does shear strain affect the shape of a body?
It distorts the shape without changing its volume, like turning a rectangle into a parallelogram.
Exactly! Now, let's explore how we mathematically express shear strain.
Mathematics of Shear Strain
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We’ll derive a mathematical expression for shear strain. Can someone recall where we stand after deformation?
The original elements become stretched and their angles change.
Perfect! We'll use the deformation gradient tensor now. Why do we retain higher-order terms in this context?
Because we need to ensure all significant contributions are factored into the strain measure.
Exactly! The shear strain captures the angle change, which depends on different line elements. Can anyone express how we connect angle changes to strain?
Using trigonometry, we relate the angle changes to shear strain!
Correct! Finally, let’s visualize these angles and their relationships in our equations.
Geometric Interpretation of Shear Strain
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Let’s visualize shear strain. Consider point X and initially perpendicular elements. What's the approach to find changes in angles?
We analyze the right triangles formed by the displacements of the tips of the elements.
Exactly! The angles α and β summarize the total angle change. Why is this conceptualization significant?
It helps to understand how physical deformation translates to mathematical expressions of strain.
Great job! Remember, physical interpretations often enrich our understanding of mathematical expressions. We will wrap this up with a summary of our key findings on strain.
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In this section, we finalize the discussion on longitudinal strain, emphasizing its mathematical formulation and simplifications necessary for practical applications in mechanics. We also touch upon shear strain, explaining its significance and the transition from one type of strain to another, marking an important aspect of material deformation analysis.
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Detailed Summary
This section builds on the previously introduced concept of longitudinal strain, focusing on the mathematical expression of stretch and strain in a solid body. It begins with an explanation of how to obtain local values of stretch by considering limits and ultimately derives the expression for longitudinal strain.
Key Concepts:
- Limitations of stretch: In deriving the local value of stretch C0, the length of the line element must approach zero, leading to significant reductions in terms.
- Simplification for small gradients: The expression involving the gradients of displacements is simplified by neglecting insignificant terms.
- Longitudinal strain formulation: Derived from the simpler expression of stretch, longitudinal strain is expressed using binomial expansion to further ignore minor contributions.
- Application along coordinate axes: Strains along the coordinate axes are formulated, contextualized via practical examples such as uniformly stretched bars, confirming the correctness of the derived strain formula.
The second part introduces shear strain, defined as the change in angle between two initially perpendicular line elements due to deformation. This section examines its mathematical formulation and differentiates it from longitudinal strain, highlighting its geometric significance in shape distortion without volume change. The development of shear strain uses the deformation gradient tensor, with higher-order terms being retained for accurate manipulation despite their usual insignificance.
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Reduction of Length of Line Element
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We finally need to reduce the length of the line element in the reference configuration to zero in order to obtain the local value of stretch, i.e., we have to take the limit of ||∆X|| → 0. The O(||∆X||) then vanishes.
Detailed Explanation
In this step, we are focusing on determining the local stretch of a material. To find the stretch accurately, we consider a very small segment of the material, denoted as ∆X. By taking the limit as the length of this segment approaches zero, represented mathematically as ||∆X|| → 0, we can eliminate higher-order infinitesimals from our calculations, resulting in a more precise understanding of the stretch at a particular point.
Examples & Analogies
Think of trying to measure the stretch of a rubber band. If you pull at one end, you might look at a very tiny segment of the band. By narrowing your focus down to an infinitely small length, you can better understand the true nature of the stretch occurring in that spot.
Simplifying the Expression
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We can simplify this even further. In this course, we will only be working with displacements such that their gradients are very small.
Detailed Explanation
We simplify our expressions by assuming that the displacements, which indicate how much a point in a material moves, have very small gradients. This means that changes in displacement are minor, allowing us to ignore certain higher-order terms in our calculations, thereby simplifying the mathematical model we are working with.
Examples & Analogies
Consider a person walking very slowly on a straight path. The small changes in their position can be neglected when discussing larger movements (like jumping). This allows us to ignore minor fluctuations and focus on the overall distance traveled.
Matrix Form and Terms of Displacement Gradients
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The term ∇uT∇u in (2), when written in matrix form, has two matrices multiplied and each of them contains derivatives of u. So, the product matrix will have components which are quadratic combinations of displacement gradients. As the displacement gradients themselves are very small, their quadratic combinations will be even smaller.
Detailed Explanation
When we express the mathematical relationships in matrix form, we see that certain terms (like ∇uT∇u) end up representing combinations of displacement derivatives. As we established earlier, these derivatives are quite small, meaning the combinations of these small values will result in even smaller values, which can be considered negligible in our calculations.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine trying to measure the tiny deviations in a tree's growth over time. If the tree grows very slightly each year, any multiple low values representing those changes will yield even smaller differences. This allows you to say that the tree's growth was consistent without needing to measure every tiny change precisely.
Relevance of Small Displacement Terms
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But, in the definition for strain, it will turn out to be the most significant term (see equation (6) below). The idea is that we keep the most significant term while neglecting the other less significant terms.
Detailed Explanation
In the context of strain, we acknowledge that while some terms can be disregarded because they yield negligible values, one specific term remains important and must be retained for accurate analysis. This process of distinguishing between significant and insignificant terms allows us to simplify our equations without losing critical information.
Examples & Analogies
Consider budgeting your expenses. If you have many minor costs (like small daily coffee purchases), you can often ignore those in your big-picture budget planning. However, substantial expenses (like rent) cannot be overlooked, and they must be accurately accounted for to maintain financial stability.
Final Expression for Longitudinal Strain
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Having obtained longitudinal stretch, the longitudinal strain then becomes. ... Here again, we have dropped quadratic and higher order terms from binomial expansion for the same reason as earlier.
Detailed Explanation
After calculating the longitudinal stretch, we derive an expression for longitudinal strain using established mathematical principles like binomial expansion. In this context, we again disregard smaller order terms that do not significantly affect the result, focusing on the primary contributing factors to ensure our calculations reflect meaningful outcomes.
Examples & Analogies
Think about boiling water to make pasta. When adding salt, a pinch might seem negligible, but the right amount significantly enhances the flavor. You focus on adding a sufficient quantity rather than minuscule adjustments that would have little impact.
Strain Along Coordinate Axes
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If the line element direction (n) is taken to be e1, the matrix form of (6) in (e1,e2,e3) coordinate system will be similar analysis can be done for n=e2,...
Detailed Explanation
Here, we examine how the longitudinal strain behaves when measured along different coordinate axes. By changing the direction of our line element, we can apply similar mathematical formulations to derive results that adhere to the same principles we previously established. This flexibility is crucial for analyzing strain in three-dimensional systems.
Examples & Analogies
Think of using a ruler to measure the height of people standing in different orientations. Just like you can measure their height regardless of facing north or south, you can analyze strain in any direction by simply adjusting your reference frame.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Limitations of stretch: In deriving the local value of stretch C0, the length of the line element must approach zero, leading to significant reductions in terms.
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Simplification for small gradients: The expression involving the gradients of displacements is simplified by neglecting insignificant terms.
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Longitudinal strain formulation: Derived from the simpler expression of stretch, longitudinal strain is expressed using binomial expansion to further ignore minor contributions.
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Application along coordinate axes: Strains along the coordinate axes are formulated, contextualized via practical examples such as uniformly stretched bars, confirming the correctness of the derived strain formula.
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The second part introduces shear strain, defined as the change in angle between two initially perpendicular line elements due to deformation. This section examines its mathematical formulation and differentiates it from longitudinal strain, highlighting its geometric significance in shape distortion without volume change. The development of shear strain uses the deformation gradient tensor, with higher-order terms being retained for accurate manipulation despite their usual insignificance.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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A straight bar held at one end sees its length increase due to applied axial force, illustrating uniform longitudinal strain.
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A rectangle morphs into a parallelogram when shear strain is applied through lateral forces.
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When a line gets taut, it's linear strain that's sought.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a long spaghetti strand under the weight of meatballs. As the weight pulls on it, the spaghetti elongates, measuring its strain, just like we can measure length changes for longitudinal strain.
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Strain Estimates Geometry with the acronym 'SEG' - Stretch (Linear), Elasticity (Return), Geometry (Shape).
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For remembering longitudinal strain
- 'LDS' - Length Deformation Strain.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Longitudinal Strain
Definition:
A measure of deformation representing the elongation or shortening of a body along a specific direction.
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Term: Shear Strain
Definition:
A measure of deformation that describes the change in angle between two perpendicular elements.
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Term: Deformation Gradient Tensor
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A tensor used to describe the change in shape and dimensions of a material body due to deformation.
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Term: Binomial Expansion
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A mathematical series that approximates the value of a function using polynomial terms.
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Term: Gradient of Displacement
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A vector that represents the change in displacement in respect to spatial dimensions, describing deformation.