Difference Between Lateral & Axial Strain

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1macatac

Please explain the dfferance between lateral and axial strains.

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Mapes

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Axial strain occurs in the direction of the axis of loading. Lateral strain is in the orthogonal direction.

MalliCk

contended with thstated above.,.,.

is that enough for u.

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