Practice Minor Symmetry - 2.2.1 | 15. Need for stress-strain relation | Solid Mechanics
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2.2.1 - Minor Symmetry

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Question 1

Easy

What is minor symmetry?

💡 Hint: Think about how the tensor describes the relationship between stress and strain.

Question 2

Easy

How does minor symmetry affect the number of independent material constants?

💡 Hint: Consider how it simplifies the equations you would use.

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Question 1

What does minor symmetry imply about the stiffness tensor?

  • It has no effect
  • It reduces the number of independent constants
  • It increases the number of independent constants

💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between indices in the tensor.

Question 2

True or False: Minor symmetry means that all components of the stiffness tensor are independent.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of symmetry in physical properties.

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Question 1

If a stiffness tensor C_{ijkl} is presented, demonstrate how minor symmetry applies and derive the implications of this property.

💡 Hint: Consider symmetry transformations and how they affect equations.

Question 2

Calculate the number of independent constants in a hypothetical material that has both minor and major symmetries.

💡 Hint: Follow sequentially through the symmetries to count independent constants.

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