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Introduction to Displacement in Cylindrical Coordinates
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Today, we're diving into how displacement is represented in cylindrical coordinates. The displacement vector can be expressed in a unique way here. Can anyone tell me why we would want to switch from Cartesian to cylindrical coordinates?
I think it's because cylindrical shapes, like pipes or tubes, have natural curvature that makes cylindrical coordinates more suitable.
Exactly! In fact, this is especially useful for structures like pipes. So, the displacement vector, **u**, is composed of three components—can anyone name them?
Sure! There's the radial component, **u_r**, the angular component, **u_θ**, and the vertical component, **u_z**.
Great! Remember, **u** represents how much each part of the body moves in those specific directions. This representation helps us visualize the deformation more effectively. Let's look at a diagram next.
Does that mean if I know how much a point moves in each of those directions, I can understand how the whole structure reacts?
Exactly! Understanding displacement in these coordinates is crucial for solving problems related to deformation. Before we move on, let’s summarize: **u = u_r e_r + u_θ e_θ + u_z e_z**.
Physical Significance of Displacement Components
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Now, let's delve deeper into the significance of each displacement component. As we break it down, what do you think the radial component, **u_r**, might represent?
It's probably how far a point moves outward or inward from the center.
Correct! And how about **u_θ**? What does that signify?
That's how much a point spins around the center, like a point on the edge of a wheel.
Perfect analogy! Lastly, what do you think about **u_z**?
That would be the vertical movement, like if the cylinder was expanding or contracting up and down.
Exactly, all these movements together tell us how the cylindrical body deforms. So, to visualize this better, let’s look at some examples and sketches.
Effects of Displacement on Structures
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Understanding how these displacement components work together is key for structural analysis. Can anyone suggest what might happen if only **u_r** is non-zero, while **u_θ** and **u_z** are zero?
That means the points only move outward or inward, affecting the radial dimensions but not the circumference or height.
Exactly! And this can create longitudinal strains in the surrounding elements. Now imagine if **u_θ** was the only non-zero component—what would occur then?
In that case, all the circumferential lines would stretch, which might also increase the radial strain due to the expansion.
Well done! This explains the physical significance behind structural deformation in cylindrical systems. Keep these concepts in mind as we proceed into strain matrices next.
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The section elaborates on the representation of the displacement vector in a cylindrical coordinate system. It describes how to decompose the vector along the cylindrical basis and highlights the significance of each component in terms of physical deformation in a cylindrical body.
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In this section, we explore the representation of displacement vectors in a cylindrical coordinate system, diverging from the Cartesian approach previously discussed in the chapter. The displacement vector, denoted as u, is decomposed into its cylindrical components—u_r (radial), u_θ (circumferential), and u_z (vertical). This decomposition allows us to analyze how changes in these components affect the deformation of a cylindrical structure. A critical part of this analysis is visualizing the physical implications of these components on a cross-section of a cylindrical body, especially during deformation. The significance of each displacement component is illustrated with diagrams depicting how points in the body are influenced in their respective directions upon deformation.
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Displacement Vector in Cylindrical Coordinates
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The displacement vector can be written in cylindrical coordinate system by decomposing it along cylindrical basis as follows:
tu = u_e + u_e + u_e
r r θ θ z z
Detailed Explanation
The displacement vector, denoted as 'u', can be expressed in cylindrical coordinates, which means it can be broken down into three components: radial (u_r), circumferential (u_θ), and axial (u_z). Each of these components represents how much an object has moved in the respective direction:
- Radial (u_r): Movement towards or away from the center of the coordinate system.
- Circumferential (u_θ): Movement along the circular direction in the plane of the coordinates.
- Axial (u_z): Movement in the vertical direction, perpendicular to the plane.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine a round cake. If you press down on the top of the cake, that's the axial displacement (u_z). If you were to push the edge of the cake in a circular motion, that's the circumferential displacement (u_θ). Pushing the sides of the cake towards or away from the center describes the radial displacement (u_r). Each direction illustrates how cake can be reshaped along those axes.
Visualizing Displacement in the Z Plane
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To understand the physical significance of various components, a section of an arbitrary body (in its reference configuration) parallel to z plane is shown in Figure 1.
A point with coordinates (r, θ) is also shown. After deformation of the body, the displacement of this point in the radial direction is u_r, displacement in the θ direction is u_θ and displacement in the z direction (coming out of the plane) is u_z.
Detailed Explanation
This chunk emphasizes the visualization of displacement components in a cylindrical setup. A specific section of a body, as viewed from the z plane, allows for the examination of how different parts are displaced after deformation. Each of the components is associated with a different direction of movement:
- The radial direction determines how much the point is pulled towards or pushed away from the center (u_r).
- The angle direction indicates movement around the circumference (u_θ).
- The vertical direction marks how the point moves out of the plane (u_z).
Examples & Analogies
Think of a rubber band held at its center and stretched sideways. If you pull the band in the radial direction, it's like changing u_r. If you twist the outer part of the band around its center, you're representing u_θ. Finally, if you pull the band upwards or downwards, that's akin to u_z. Each movement illustrates how the band deforms in its respective direction.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Displacement Vector: Formulated as u = u_r e_r + u_θ e_θ + u_z e_z, this vector shows movement in cylindrical space.
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Cylindrical Coordinate System: Defines movement with respect to radial, angular, and vertical positions.
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Significance of Components: Each component plays a crucial role in understanding structural responses to forces.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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Consider a hollow cylinder experiencing radial expansion. If u_r = 0.1m, it indicates that every point on the radius is displaced outward by 0.1 meters.
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For a cylindrical shape fixed at one end and free at the other, if u_θ is non-zero during loading, it implies that the points around the circumference will experience elongation.
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🎵 Rhymes Time
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In a cylinder round and true, u_r moves out, while u_θ spins too.
📖 Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a tall cylinder. One day, it decided to puff up real wide (u_r), twist around (u_θ), and stretch tall (u_z). Each change told a unique story of displacement.
🧠 Other Memory Gems
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Remember as 'R-A-V' for Radial, Angular, Vertical when thinking of displacement.
🎯 Super Acronyms
C-S-D for Cylindrical System Displacement representing how we break down displacement in a cylinder.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Displacement Vector
Definition:
A vector that describes the change in position of a point in space due to deformation.
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Term: Cylindrical Coordinate System
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A three-dimensional coordinate system that specifies points by a radial distance and an angle from a reference axis.
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Term: Radial Component (u_r)
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The part of the displacement vector that represents movement towards or away from the axis of the cylinder.
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Term: Angular Component (u_θ)
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The part of the displacement vector that represents movement around the axis of the cylinder.
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Term: Vertical Component (u_z)
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The part of the displacement vector that indicates movement along the height of the cylinder.