2.4 - Significance of other components
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What does shear strain measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how objects deform under load.
Define longitudinal strain.
💡 Hint: Consider stretching or compressing an object.
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What does shear strain (γ) measure?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of shear.
True or False: Longitudinal strain is only relevant for axial loads.
💡 Hint: Think about where the forces are applied.
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A cylindrical shaft is loaded axially resulting in a change of 0.02m in its length of 1.5m. Calculate the longitudinal strain and discuss how this might affect the shaft's structural integrity.
💡 Hint: Use the strain formula and consider material limits.
In a structural application, if a beam has a shearing load causing a shear angle of 5 degrees between two elements, calculate the shear strain and its possible effects on material performance.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how small angles might have larger implications in real-world applications.
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