Stress and strain equations (TSHC and triaxial)
| Parameter definition | Stresses | Strains |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical | ||
| Radial | ||
| Circumferential | ||
| Shear | ||
| Major principal | ||
| Intermediate principal | σ2 = σr | ε2 = εr |
| Minor principal | ||
| Deviatoric stress/strain | ||
| Mean effective stress | — | |
| Intermediate principal stress ratio | — | |
| Lode angle | — | |
| Direction of the major principal stress relative to the vertical axis | α = 45° if σz = σϑ | — |
| Stress ratio | — | |
| Volumetric strain | — | |
| Dilatancy |
| Parameter definition | Stresses | Strains |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical | ||
| Radial | ||
| Circumferential | ||
| Shear | ||
| Major principal | ||
| Intermediate principal | ||
| Minor principal | ||
| Deviatoric stress/strain | ||
| Mean effective stress | — | |
| Intermediate principal stress ratio | — | |
| Lode angle | — | |
| Direction of the major principal stress relative to the vertical axis | — | |
| Stress ratio | — | |
| Volumetric strain | — | |
| Dilatancy |
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