what is meant by surface traction?

Sep 10, 2004 1 Replies

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Gordo

Surface tractions are surface forces. This terminology comes from the theory of elasticity. Please do not post to multiple groups independently.

ashok 22 years ago

What is meant by surface traction in FEM?

If it meant the external forces then why why each time they are referred as surface traction?

regds, Yogesh Joshi

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Gordo 22 years ago

Surface tractions are surface forces. This terminology comes from the theory of elasticity.

Please do not post to multiple groups independently.

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