The principles of Mohr’s circle can also be directly applied to analyze the two-dimensional state of strain at a point. By replacing normal stress ([latex]\sigma[/latex]) with normal strain ([latex]\epsilon[/latex]) and shear stress ([latex]\tau[/latex]) with half the shear strain ([latex]\gamma/2[/latex]), an analogous circle can be constructed. This graphical tool helps determine principal strains and the maximum shear strain.
