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The chapter discusses the transformation of stress matrices within different coordinate systems, explaining the mathematical relationships and the physical underlying principles. It elaborates on how stress tensors are represented in matrix form and highlights the significance of rotation tensors in the transformation process. An example illustrates the transformation of a stress matrix, along with verification of its correctness by analyzing traction on specific planes.
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Term: Stress Matrix
Definition: A matrix representation of the stress tensor in a specific coordinate system.
Term: Transformation of Stress Matrix
Definition: The mathematical process of relating stress matrices in two different coordinate systems.
Term: Rotation Tensor
Definition: A tensor that defines the rotation relationship between two sets of basis vectors.
Term: Traction Vector
Definition: A vector representing the internal forces acting on a plane, defined by normals in a coordinate system.
Term: Zero Column Vector
Definition: A vector representation where all components are zero, signifying no traction on certain planes.