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1.4
1.2
1
Stress
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5
Strain
Elasticity vs. Viscoelasticity
Elastic: Force is proportional to deflection (e.g. a
spring).
YES
Important Stuff from Chapter 1
Units must match
Hierarchy of Mechanical Measures
dv
x (cm) F ma m gm cm sec 2 (N)
dt
dx
v (cm sec) E F d F dx N m
dt
dv d 2 x dE
a 2 (cm/sec 2 ) P N m/s
dt dt dt
Important Stuff from Chapter 1
Energy and Torque (Same units, but
T r F
E F d F dx N m
Torque is a vector, Energy is a scalar.
Torque is instantaneous, Energy happens over time.
Important Stuff from Chapter 1
Know your greek letters:
is zeta
is xi is upsilon
is epsilon is gamma
is eta
is nu
is mu
Modeling and Approximation
In general, it is always best to begin with a
simple basic model that represents the
system. Gradually, the model can be
expanded on the basis of experience
But
Do not throw out the baby with the bath
water.
Generalized Procedure
1. Select the system
2. Postulate characteristics
3. Simplify with approximations
4. Relate body parts to mechanical elements
5. Construct the mechanical model
6. Apply principles of mechanics
7. Solve for unknowns
8. Compare to experiments
9. Repeat from step 3
From Chapter 2
You need to know how to
manipulate vectors.
Vectors are the only way to
represent systems in
space.
A+B
B
A-B