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Lecture 06 - Deformation - Axially Loaded Bars

The document discusses the deformation of axially loaded bars, focusing on how axial tension affects length and area, with material properties influencing the extent of deformation. It introduces concepts such as strain, stress-strain diagrams, and true stress and strain, emphasizing the importance of these measurements in understanding material behavior. The document also highlights the differences between linear elastic behavior and permanent deformation in materials like steel and rubber.

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Lecture 06 - Deformation - Axially Loaded Bars

The document discusses the deformation of axially loaded bars, focusing on how axial tension affects length and area, with material properties influencing the extent of deformation. It introduces concepts such as strain, stress-strain diagrams, and true stress and strain, emphasizing the importance of these measurements in understanding material behavior. The document also highlights the differences between linear elastic behavior and permanent deformation in materials like steel and rubber.

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ME2003D Solid Mechanics

Deformation of Axially Loaded Bars

Instructor:
Dr. Jayadeep U.B., Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Email: [email protected] (preferred mode)
Mobile: 9446010679; Office: CAD/CAM, First Floor (Ph.: 6430)
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Introduction
• When axial tension acts on a bar, its length
increases (this lecture) and area reduces (Poisson
effect; will be discussed later).
• Deformation depends on the material – steel bar
deforms much less than a rubber bar – and also
on the geometry, in addition to the load. L0 Lf
• Some bars regain their original length after the
load is removed, while others become
permanently deformed.
• How to characterize this deformation?
• What are the issues associated with directly using
the change in length (∆𝐿 = 𝐿f − 𝐿0 )?
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Strain
• Need for defining strain.
• Axial strain: 𝜀 = 𝐿f − 𝐿0 Τ𝐿0 = ∆𝐿Τ𝐿0 ; 𝐿0 is a gauge length and ∆𝐿
is the change in length for the gauge length.
• Dimensionless; but often specified as mm/mm or 𝜇m/m (micro-
strain).
• Experimental measurements, example:
• Strain gauges (discussed later)
• Extensometer (you will use it in the Strength of Materials Lab)
• Constitutive relations or stress-strain relations are purely material
properties.
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Stress-Strain Diagram for Mild Steel
• Plot is between axial
stress and axial strain.
• In the linear elastic
region, stress is
proportional to strain.
• There exists a
proportional limit (not
shown) below yield
point, up to which the
material is linear elastic.

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True Stress – True Strain Diagram
• True stress, 𝜎 = 𝑃Τ𝐴, where 𝐴
is the instantaneous c.s. area.
𝐿f d𝐿 𝐿f
• True strain, =‫𝐿 𝐿׬‬ = ln ;
0 𝐿0
also called logarithmic or
natural strain.
• Difference is noticeable for
large strains only.
• Reduction in stress beyond UTS
will not be there.

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Schematic Stress-Strain Curves

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