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Lateral Strain is the ratio of change in diameter to original diameter. Check FAQs
εL=Δbb
εL - Lateral Strain?Δb - Decrease in Breadth?b - Breadth of Component?

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0.23Edit=46Edit200Edit
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Lateral Strain given Decrease in Breadth Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
εL=Δbb
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
εL=46mm200mm
Next Step Convert Units
εL=0.046m0.2m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
εL=0.0460.2
LAST Step Evaluate
εL=0.23

Lateral Strain given Decrease in Breadth Formula Elements

Variables
Lateral Strain
Lateral Strain is the ratio of change in diameter to original diameter.
Symbol: εL
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Decrease in Breadth
Decrease in Breadth, when a member is subjected to axial tensile load its breadth is decreases, i.e final length is smaller than original length.
Symbol: Δb
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Breadth of Component
Breadth of Component is the measurement or extent of something from side to side.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Lateral Strain

​Go Lateral Strain given Decrease in Depth
εL=Δdd

Other formulas in Strain category

​Go Compressive Strain given Compressive Stress
εcompressive=(σcE)
​Go Lateral Strain using Poisson's Ratio
εL=-(𝛎εln)
​Go Longitudinal Strain
εlongitudinal=ΔLL0
​Go Shear Strain if Modulus of Rigidity and Shear Stress
𝜂=𝜏G

How to Evaluate Lateral Strain given Decrease in Breadth?

Lateral Strain given Decrease in Breadth evaluator uses Lateral Strain = Decrease in Breadth/Breadth of Component to evaluate the Lateral Strain, The Lateral Strain given Decrease in Breadth formula is defined as the ratio of decrease in breadth to original breadth. Lateral Strain is denoted by εL symbol.

How to evaluate Lateral Strain given Decrease in Breadth using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Lateral Strain given Decrease in Breadth, enter Decrease in Breadth (Δb) & Breadth of Component (b) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Lateral Strain given Decrease in Breadth

What is the formula to find Lateral Strain given Decrease in Breadth?
The formula of Lateral Strain given Decrease in Breadth is expressed as Lateral Strain = Decrease in Breadth/Breadth of Component. Here is an example- 0.23 = 0.046/0.2.
How to calculate Lateral Strain given Decrease in Breadth?
With Decrease in Breadth (Δb) & Breadth of Component (b) we can find Lateral Strain given Decrease in Breadth using the formula - Lateral Strain = Decrease in Breadth/Breadth of Component.
What are the other ways to Calculate Lateral Strain?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Lateral Strain-
  • Lateral Strain=Decrease in Depth/Depth of ComponentOpenImg
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