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Chapter 1: Introduction To Basic Terms in Theory of Elasticity

The document introduces basic terms in the theory of elasticity. It discusses how the theory analyzes stresses and displacements of structures within their elastic range to check strength, stiffness, and stability. The theory differs from strength of materials in that it can analyze non-bar structures like blocks, plates, and shells. The theory is concerned with how elastic bodies respond mechanically to loads by retaining their original shape after unloading. It presents the linear stress-strain relation up to the elastic limit and notes no real materials are perfectly elastic, but some like steel are nearly so. Basic concepts discussed include homogeneous, isotropic, and anisotropic materials.

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Chapter 1: Introduction To Basic Terms in Theory of Elasticity

The document introduces basic terms in the theory of elasticity. It discusses how the theory analyzes stresses and displacements of structures within their elastic range to check strength, stiffness, and stability. The theory differs from strength of materials in that it can analyze non-bar structures like blocks, plates, and shells. The theory is concerned with how elastic bodies respond mechanically to loads by retaining their original shape after unloading. It presents the linear stress-strain relation up to the elastic limit and notes no real materials are perfectly elastic, but some like steel are nearly so. Basic concepts discussed include homogeneous, isotropic, and anisotropic materials.

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Theory of Elasticity Chapter 1: Intruduction to Basic Terms

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC TERMS IN THEORY OF ELASTICITY

1.1 Background

1.2 Basic Terms in Elasticity


Theory of elasticity is concerned with the study of the response of elastic
bodies to the action of forces.

Objective of the study: to analyze the stresses and displacements of


structures or machine elements within the elastic range and there by to
check the sufficiency of their strength, stiffness and stability.

Thus, elasticity is the branch of solid mechanics which deals with the
stresses and deformations in elastic solids produced by external force or
changes in temperature.

Theory of elasticity differ form strength of materials by:

 Strength of materials deals with stresses and displacements of


structures in the form of a bar system such as truss or rigid frames ,
whereas, when the structure considered is not in the form of a bar
such as blocks, plates, shells, dams and foundations, they are
analyzed only in theory of elasticity.

 A thorough and precise analysis of a bar is only possible by theory of


elasticity.
Re- stating; Elasticity deals with mechanical properties of materials under
load particularly, material behavior to retain its original shape
(configuration) after subjection to load as opposed to plasticity.

Consider the stress- strain relations of a given body under load as shown
Figure 1-1, below.

Lecture Note by Dr. Asnake Adamu of AAiT 1-1


Theory of Elasticity Chapter 1: Intruduction to Basic Terms

Stress

Permanent set
Strain

Figure 1-1 Stress- strain relation of an elastic body under load

Observation:
 Linear relation between a force and deformation up to a point called
elastic limit
 Force (stress) increase at a decreasing rate after the elastic limit.
 Generally, a perfect elastic material of a body is assumed to
be homogenous and isotopic.
 Homogenous refers to condition of a body where the material
continuously distributed over its volume so that the smallest element
cut from the body possesses the same specific physical properties.

 Isotropic refers to a body where its elastic properties are same in all
directions

 So far, no material as such is perfect elastic or plastic. However, for


practical reason some materials are considered nearly perfect elastic
such as steel and nearly perfect plastic such as rubber.
 When the elastic properties of a material become different in different
direction the material of the body is termed as anisotropic.

Lecture Note by Dr. Asnake Adamu of AAiT 1-2

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