1.4 - Representation of Strain tensor
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Define what a strain tensor represents.
💡 Hint: What does deformation imply in mechanics?
State the formula for expressing the displacement vector in cylindrical coordinates.
💡 Hint: Think of how many dimensions are involved in cylindrical coordinates.
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What does the term ϵ_rr represent in the context of strain?
💡 Hint: Consider which direction is affected when pressure is applied outward.
Is the strain matrix specific to a coordinate system?
💡 Hint: Remember the differences we saw between Cartesian and cylindrical.
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A hollow cylinder is strained under uniform pressure. Derive the expressions for radial and hoop strains based on the pressure applied.
💡 Hint: Refer back to the relationships established in the lecture regarding pressures and strains.
Analyze the impact of temperature changes on the hoop strain of a cylindrical vessel under thermal expansion.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between temperature changes, material properties, and geometric constraints.
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