Strain (physics)?

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Can someone please give the meaning of strain??

2007-11-04 23:30:00 · 2 answers · asked by ryahdiaz 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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For a small change dl in the length l of a continuous medium, the change in uniaxial strain s is defined as ds=dl/l. For more complex defomations, s is defined by the integration of a strain rate tensor, but we won't go there just yet.

2007-11-05 00:59:25 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the deformation of materials caused by stress

2007-11-04 23:44:09 · answer #2 · answered by jovygr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋