Practice An alternate physical meaning of shear strain - 2 | 14. Similarity between Stress and Strain tensors | Solid Mechanics
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Question 1

Easy

Define shear strain.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when an object deforms.

Question 2

Easy

What does shear displacement refer to?

💡 Hint: Consider how layers within an object move under stress.

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Question 1

What is shear strain defined as?

  • Sliding motion of elements
  • Change in angle of lines
  • Deformation of volume

💡 Hint: Focus on what occurs between perpendicular lines.

Question 2

True or False: Shear strain can also be described as the sliding of parallel planes.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Visualize the analogy of sliding cards.

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Question 1

Derive the maximum shear strain experienced by a rectangular block subjected to uniform shear stress. Illustrate using an example.

💡 Hint: Focus on using the relation between stress, strain, and material properties.

Question 2

Create a model demonstrating shear strain using a physical demo with everyday materials. Explain the outcomes.

💡 Hint: Consider how structures tolerate stress in their designs.

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