A cube has sides that are initially 80mm and is subjected to stresses of 40 MPa ( tensile ) , 30MPa (compressive ) and 70 MPa ( tensile) in the x, y and z -directions respectively calculate A) the strain in these directions , B) the changes in dimensions , C) the volumetric strain. D) the change in volume

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A cube has sides that are initially 80mm and is subjected to stresses of 40 MPa ( tensile ) , 30MPa (compressive ) and 70 MPa ( tensile) in the x, y and z -directions respectively calculate A) the strain in these directions , B) the changes in dimensions , C) the volumetric strain. D) the change in volume

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