Physics

Shear Strain Calculator

Find shear strain from lateral displacement and height.

Calculated Output

Shear strain 0.04

Shear angle (°) 2.291

Formula: γ = Δx ÷ h

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Lateral displacement = 2

3. Height = 50

5. Shear strain = Lateral displacement / Height = 2 / 50 = 0.04

6. Shear angle = 2.291°

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The math behind it

γ = Δx ÷ h, the lateral shift divided by height. For small strains it equals the shear angle in radians.

2 mm shift over 50 mm height → γ = 0.04 (about 2.29°).

How does it relate to shear stress?

Shear stress = shear modulus × shear strain (τ = Gγ).