Theory of strains

A structure deforms as we apply loads. The

deformation may produce change in the dimensions
of the body, change in its shape.
Deformations induce strains throughout the structure.
Thus, strain may be defined as a measure of the
relative distortion of the material in the vicinity of a
given point.
Normal strains have units of [Length]/[Length] and
shear strains have units of [radians]; and they are
directionally dependent.
Deformation of solid body
Shear Strain
Example 1
Strain Compatibility Equations
Example 2
Principal Strains and Principal planes
Problems on Plain strains