 Schmid factor (source code)

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= Schmid factor
{c}
{title2=$m=|\cos\phi\cos\lambda|$}

The orientation factor converting the magnitude of uniaxial <stress> to <resolved shear stress>. It lies between zero and $1/2$ because the slip-plane normal and slip direction are perpendicular.

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