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linear strain

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linear strain [′lin·ē·ər ¦strān]
(mechanics)
The ratio of the change in the length of a body to its initial length. Also known as longitudinal strain.


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Wall friction can be measured using a linear strain device and a force gauge; strength is measured by using a vertical shear cell tester.
The total linear strain, [gamma], applied on the sample is the sum of several independent strains, each described by its corresponding Fourier series: y = [n.
kl], an expression analogous to the generalized linear strain energy expression.
 
 
 
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