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The document discusses stress transformation in solids, emphasizing that it does not change the physical state of stress but alters the components of the stress tensor. It explains the mathematical distinctions between a 3x3 matrix and a second rank tensor, the nature of transformation matrices, and the concept of stress invariants. Additionally, it covers the use of Mohr's circle for visualizing stress components and the selection of coordinate systems for analyzing stress fields in mechanical components.

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The document discusses stress transformation in solids, emphasizing that it does not change the physical state of stress but alters the components of the stress tensor. It explains the mathematical distinctions between a 3x3 matrix and a second rank tensor, the nature of transformation matrices, and the concept of stress invariants. Additionally, it covers the use of Mohr's circle for visualizing stress components and the selection of coordinate systems for analyzing stress fields in mechanical components.

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No. Only the components of the stress tensor change. The state of stress does
Does “stress transformation” transform the state of stress in a solid?
not physically change.

Mathematically, what is the difference between a 3x3 matrix and a


Second rank tensor follow transformation rules. 3x3 matrix: not necessarily
second rank tensor?
One to transform traction vector, the other to transform normal vector. See in class
Stress transformation involves two transformation matrices. Why two? notes
In general is the transformation matrix symmetric? No
Write the 3D transformation matrix that corresponds to a rotation of 90
See class notes
deg. about the z axis in the positive direction.
Can you easily find the inverse of a transformation matrix? How? Yes. Just take the transpose
What is a stress invariant? A scalar that doe not change when c.s. is rotated.
Yes. For example maximum shear stress can take different values at different
Can a stress invariant vary with position at different points in a solid?
points in the solid
Is the maximum shear at a point a stress invariant? Yes
Briefly explain why the components of stresses in 2D can be represented Theta can be eliminated from the Mohr's transfomation equations. This yields
by a circle (the Mohr circle). the equation of a circle
You want to find out what is happening to the components of a 2D stress
tensor if you rotate the coordinate system by 30deg clockwise. What is 60deg clockwise
the corresponding rotation on the Mohr’s circle?
Consider a thin plate under a state of complex loading in-plane. You want
to predict failure using a criterion based on maximum shear at a specific
point on the plate. You managed to find the 2D stresses at that point, and
50MPa. See cautionary class notes on 3D Mohr circles
you proceed with a Mohr circle to find the two principal stresses:
sigma1=40 MPa and sigma2=100MPa. What is the maximum shear
stress?
You are given the task to determine the stress field inside a mechanical
There are an infinite number of choice. But we like to pick the c.s. which makes
component. Since the components of the stress tensor depend so much
it easiest to write the solution mathematically: Align c.s. with edges and
on the coordinate system, how do you choose which coordinate system
boundaries, make use of symmetries.
to use? Is there only one choice?

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