What is the Theory of Elasticity?

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What is the Theory of Elasticity?

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Elasticity is a property of a material to deform under the action of external force and regain its original shape and size after the removal of external force.

The theory of elasticity can be understood by a few concepts that are used. These are given as,

(1)

External forces:

The external forces are of two types,

(a) Body forces

(b) Surface forces

 

(2)

Stresses due to internal forces:

The internal forces will produce due to external forces.

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