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Hi, Am I right in saying that if the gradient of displacement is negative then stress is negative as in a simple elastic case, sigma = E*du/dx? thanks.
Relationship between displacement and stress
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The relationship between displacement and stress in a simple elastic case is defined by the equation σ = E * (du/dx), where σ represents stress, E is the modulus of elasticity, and du/dx is the gradient of displacement. A negative gradient of displacement indicates that the material is under compression, resulting in negative stress. This fundamental principle is crucial for understanding material behavior under load.
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