2 - Stress Tensor
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Define the term 'stress tensor'.
💡 Hint: Think about how it relates to the distribution of forces.
What does the traction vector represent?
💡 Hint: Consider how forces act in different directions.
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What does the stress tensor represent?
💡 Hint: Think about how stress is distributed within materials.
True or False: The traction vector is dependent on the choice of the plane.
💡 Hint: Recall how we derived the traction vector independently.
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A cuboidal element experiences different tensions on each face. How do you derive the total stress tensor considering these factors?
💡 Hint: Use the definition of the stress tensor in relation to the forces applied.
In a beam under bending, how would tensile and compressive stresses distribute through the material? Provide reasoning.
💡 Hint: Think about how loads act on beams and how materials respond physically.
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