3 - Significance of [ (∇ u + ∇ uT)]
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Define longitudinal strain.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the length when stretched.
What is the geometric significance of the off-diagonal elements in the strain matrix?
💡 Hint: Consider how angles change between lines.
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What do the diagonal elements of the strain matrix represent?
💡 Hint: Look at how materials behave under tensile loads.
True or False: The off-diagonal components of the strain matrix are relevant for calculating longitudinal strains.
💡 Hint: Think about how angles change.
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Given a material experiencing a tensile load, calculate the maximum shear strain if the longitudinal strains are 0.01.
💡 Hint: Use the defined relationship between diagonal and off-diagonal components.
Illustrate how you would represent a more complex structure's strain using the (∇ u + ∇ uT) matrix. Show all steps.
💡 Hint: Begin with the basic principles of mechanics and ensure to keep your calculations neat.
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