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Here's a more detailed explanation of the five major parts of Strength of Materials, including
deeper concepts, equations, and applications for each:
1. Stress and Strain Analysis
📌 Concepts:
Stress is the internal resistance offered by a body to external forces:
o Normal Stress (σ\sigmaσ): Acts perpendicular to the surface.
o Shear Stress (τ\tauτ): Acts tangentially to the surface.
Strain is the deformation per unit length due to stress:
o Normal Strain (ε\varepsilonε),
o Shear Strain (γ\gammaγ)
Elastic and Plastic Behavior: Elastic deformation is reversible; plastic is permanent.
Poisson's Ratio (ν\nuν): Ratio of lateral strain to longitudinal strain.
📌 Equations:
σ=FA\sigma = \frac{F}{A}σ=AF
ε=ΔLL\varepsilon = \frac{\Delta L}{L}ε=LΔL
Hooke's Law: σ=Eε\sigma = E \varepsilonσ=Eε
Shear modulus: G=E2(1+ν)G = \frac{E}{2(1 + \nu)}G=2(1+ν)E
📌 Applications:
Used in designing components like rods, wires, and bolts under direct loads.