Mechanical Engineering - Strength of Materials - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Strength of Materials - Section 7 (Q.No. 24)
24.
Every direct stress is always accompanied by a strain in its own direction and an opposite kind of strain in every direction, at right angles to it. Such a strain is known as
linear strain
lateral strain
volumetric strain
shear strain
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Vamsi said:   9 years ago
Shear strain is the angle between two imaginary right angles, then why the answer is lateral strain.

Dimpy said:   8 years ago
Can anyone explain? please.

Krupal said:   9 years ago
What is lateral strain?

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