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Volumetric Strain

Volumetric Strain Equation


$$ {\epsilon}_v = \frac{\Delta V}{V_0} $$ where:

εv   =   Volumetric Strain   (Dimensionless)

Δ V   =   Change in Volume   (m³)

V0   =   Original Volume   (m³)


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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.