How does the strain energy stored in a material under a suddenly applied load compare to that when the load is applied slowly?

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25 Jan 2019
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When a load is applied suddenly, the strain energy stored in the material is four times the amount stored if the load is applied gradually. This is because the kinetic energy contributes to additional strain energy in the sudden loading case.

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