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Stress/Deformation Anal.: Simple & Effective So You Can Focus On The Solution Not The Problem!
Stress/Deformation Anal.: Simple & Effective So You Can Focus On The Solution Not The Problem!
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Given the strain components ex, ey, and exy, this calculator computes the principal strains e1 and e2, the
principal angle qp, the maximum shear strain exy max and its angle qs. It also illustrates an approximate
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http://www.efunda.com/formulae/solid_mechanics/mat_mechanics/calc_principal_strain.cfm 1/3
24/11/2014 Calculator for Finding Principal Strains
Note: The strain measure exy is used in this calculation. Please adjust accordingly when using the
The Mohr's circle associated with the above strain state is similar to the following figure. However, the
exact loaction of the center eAvg, the radius of the Mohr's circle R, and the principal angle qp may be
different from what are shwon in the figure.
Further information can be found in the plane strain, Mohr's Circle, and the Mohr's Circle usage pages.
http://www.efunda.com/formulae/solid_mechanics/mat_mechanics/calc_principal_strain.cfm 2/3
24/11/2014 Calculator for Finding Principal Strains
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