Chew T S MA1506-14 Chapter 5 1

Question 7 (a) [5 marks] (2007 Exam )

In two dimensions, we perform a shear
[shearing angle 45 degrees] by means of
forces parallel to an axis which makes an
angle of 30 degrees with respect to the
positive x-axis
30
Given
vector
90
45
Question 7 (a) [5 marks] (2007 Exam )
In two dimensions, we perform a shear
[shearing angle 45 degrees] by means of
forces parallel to an axis which makes an
angle of 30 degrees with respect to the
positive x-axis. Find the final location of
the point which was originally at (0,1)
(0,1)
30
45
Rotate clockwise 30=
30
Shear
45
Rotate anti clockwise 30=
30
parallel to x axis
90
Chew T S MA1506-14 Chapter 5 3
(0,1)
45
-
-
30
Rotate
clockwise
30
Rotate
anticlockwise
30
Shear
45
parallel to x axis
cos sin
( )
sin cos
R
u u
u
u u

(
=
(

30 u = 30 u =
1
st
action
2
nd
action
3rd action