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Strain Under Shear Loading

Strain Under Shear Loading Equation


$$ {\gamma} = \frac{T}{AG} $$ where:

γ   =   Shear Strain   (Dimensionless)

T   =   Shear Force   (N)

A   =   Cross-Sectional Area   (m²)

G   =   Shear Modulus   (Pa)


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Equation Assumptions


  • The material behaves in a linarlly elastic manner.
  • The material is isotropic.
  • The material is homogeneous.
  • The deformations are small.