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True strain is the instantaneous elongation per unit length. Check FAQs
ϵT=ln(liL0)
ϵT - True strain?li - Instantaneous length?L0 - Original Length?

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Here is how the True strain equation looks like.

-5.5215Edit=ln(2Edit5000Edit)
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True strain Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ϵT=ln(liL0)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ϵT=ln(2cm5000mm)
Next Step Convert Units
ϵT=ln(0.02m5m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ϵT=ln(0.025)
Next Step Evaluate
ϵT=-5.52146091786225
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ϵT=-5.5215

True strain Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
True strain
True strain is the instantaneous elongation per unit length.
Symbol: ϵT
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Instantaneous length
The instantaneous length is the length after application of load.
Symbol: li
Measurement: LengthUnit: cm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Original Length
The Original Length refers to the material refers to its initial size or dimension before any external forces are applied.
Symbol: L0
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
ln
The natural logarithm, also known as the logarithm to the base e, is the inverse function of the natural exponential function.
Syntax: ln(Number)

Other Formulas to find True strain

​Go True strain from Engineering strain
ϵT=ln(1+𝜀)

Other formulas in Stress and Strain category

​Go Engineering stress
σ=WloadA0
​Go Engineering strain
𝜀=li-L0L0
​Go True stress
σT=σ(1+𝜀)
​Go Strain hardening exponent
n=ln(σT)-ln(K)ln(ϵT)

How to Evaluate True strain?

True strain evaluator uses True strain = ln(Instantaneous length/Original Length) to evaluate the True strain, True strain is the instantaneous elongation per unit length. True strain is denoted by ϵT symbol.

How to evaluate True strain using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for True strain, enter Instantaneous length (li) & Original Length (L0) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on True strain

What is the formula to find True strain?
The formula of True strain is expressed as True strain = ln(Instantaneous length/Original Length). Here is an example- -5.521461 = ln(0.02/5).
How to calculate True strain?
With Instantaneous length (li) & Original Length (L0) we can find True strain using the formula - True strain = ln(Instantaneous length/Original Length). This formula also uses Natural Logarithm (ln) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate True strain?
Here are the different ways to Calculate True strain-
  • True strain=ln(1+Engineering strain)OpenImg
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