Strain transformation example

For the t direction, the angle from the x reference axis is θ=+50∘+90∘=140∘. Use this value to compute the normal strain εt:

εt=εx cos2θ+εy sin2θ+γxy sinθcosθ   =(900μ) cos2(140∘)+(-600μ) sin2(140∘)      +(-850μ) sin(140∘) cos(140∘)   =+698.78 μm/m