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Finding a single component of a strain tensor ($E_{yy}$) knowing $E_{xx}$ and $E_{yx}$
I know $E_{xx}$, $E_{yx}$, and $E_{xy}$ but I can't figure out how to find the value for $E_{yy}$. I think it has something to do with the phrase 'homogenous $2D$ strain' as a big hint since there's ...
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Potential collapse during an earthquake? [closed]
I was asked to determine the shear forces on 12" diameter table legs supporting a few hundred pounds of static weight.
How does one calculate or determine the potential force on the legs and/or ...
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