2.2 - Independent components in tensor C
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Practice Questions
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What does the stiffness tensor C represent?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials react under load.
What is minor symmetry in tensors?
💡 Hint: Consider how components relate to each other in symmetry.
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How many total components does the stiffness tensor C have?
💡 Hint: Remember the range of indices from 1 to 3.
True or False: Major symmetry indicates that C_ijkl = C_klij.
💡 Hint: Think about how rearranging indices can show symmetry.
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Consider a material with a stiffness tensor C that has no minor symmetry. If it had to be designed to withstand specific loads from various angles, how many independent constants would you work with?
💡 Hint: Explore the starting point before any reductions.
You're tasked to explain to a team how major symmetry simplifies the design process in material engineering. What will you include in your explanation?
💡 Hint: Link back to energy implications and practical applications.
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