Describe the different types of stress and strain that materials experience under mechanical loading. How do engineers analyze and design structures considering these factors?
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It is measured in units of force per unit area (e.g., N/m² or Pa). Strain, on the other hand, is the deformation or change in dimension of a material relative to its original size or shape. It is a dimensionless quantity, often expressed as a percentage. Show more…
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