How Do You Calculate Lateral Strain from Diameter Changes?

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Start date Jan 15, 2014
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To calculate lateral strain from diameter changes, the formula Δd/d is used, where Δd represents the change in diameter and d is the initial diameter. This approach focuses on the direct relationship between diameter changes and lateral strain. While some may consider using area changes (ΔA/A), the discussion emphasizes that the diameter-based formula is more straightforward for this calculation. Understanding lateral strain is crucial for applications involving material deformation. Accurate calculations are essential for engineering and material science applications.

Jan 15, 2014

The_Engineer

I'm trying to compute lateral strain for a bar (strain that would make it thicker, or have more cross sectional area).

All I know are the initial and final diameters. This gives me d1 and Δd.

Would the lateral strain be Δd/d or ΔA/A? (A is area)

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Jan 16, 2014

afreiden

The former

Jan 19, 2014

Vatsy

Δd/d

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