Section: Solid Mechanics | Marks: 1
The state of strain at a point in a machine component is given as 𝜀𝑥𝑥= 2.5 × 10−4, 𝜀𝑦𝑦= 2.0 × 10−4, 𝜀𝑧𝑧= −1.5 × 10−4, 𝜀𝑥𝑦= 2.5 × 10−4, 𝜀𝑦𝑧= −0.5 × 10−4, 𝜀𝑧𝑥= −1.0 × 10−4. The volumetric strain at this point is
- A. 4 × 10−4
- B. 3 × 10−4
- C. −5 × 10−4
- D. −3 × 10−4
Answer: B. 3 × 10−4