Principle of normality explained
The Principle of normality in solid mechanics states that if a normal to the yield locus is constructed at the point of yielding, the strains that result from yielding are in the same ratio as the stress components of the normal.[1] [2]
Notes and References
- Book: Richards, Rowland Jr.. Principles of Solid Mechanics. 2001. CRC Press LLC. Boca Raton, Florida. 0-8493-0114-9. 446.
- Book: Hosford, William. Solid Mechanics. 2010. Cambridge University Press. Cambridge. 9780511722615. 274.