Volumetric Strain and Bulk Modulus
Volumetric Strain When a body is subjected to a system of forces, it undergoes some…
Poisson’s Ratio
It has been found experimentally that when a body is stressed within elastic limit, the…
Linear and Lateral Strain
1. Linear Strain Linear strain of a deformed body is defined as the ratio of…
Thermal Stresses
Whenever there is some increase or decrease in the temperature of a body, it causes…
Stresses in Composite Bars
A composite bar may be defined as a bar made up of two or more…
Selection of Factor of Safety
The selection of a proper factor of safety to be used in designing any machine…
Factor of Safety
It is defined, in general, as the ratio of the maximum stress to the working…
Stress – Strain Diagram
In designing various parts of a machine, it is necessary to know how the material will…
Bearing Stress
BEARING STRESS A localised compressive stress at the surface of contact between two members of…