Search Results

5 results for “strain”

Formulae (5)

\varepsilon = \frac{\Delta L}{L_0}

Relative deformation of a material.

E = \frac{\sigma}{\varepsilon}

Stiffness of a material (stress over strain).

U = \frac{1}{2}F\delta

Energy stored in an elastically deformed body.

\varepsilon = \frac{\Delta L}{L_0}

Fractional deformation under load.

E = \frac{\sigma}{\varepsilon}

Ratio of stress to strain; measures material stiffness.