| N |
Number of observations (or number of pairs for hypothesis tests) |
|
Mean thickness of the beam in the direction of loading |
|
Mean width of the beam |
|
Testing length |
|
Cross-sectional area |
| V |
Volume |
|
Moment of inertia in mid-span |
|
Apparent density |
| E |
Elastic modulus |
| f |
Strength |
|
Strain |
| U |
Strain energy density |
|
con
|
Index for conventional determination of strain |
|
opt
|
Index for optical determination of strain |
|
y
|
Index for yield point (0.2% plastic strain) |
|
u
|
Index for ultimate point |
|
b
|
Index for fracture point |