Mohr's circle

proper noun

A two-dimensional graphical representation of the transformation law for the Cauchy stress tensor.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. A two-dimensional graphical representation of the transformation law for the Cauchy stress tensor.

Origin

Named after German engineer Christian Otto Mohr.

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