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This PlugIn computes strain tensors based on the least square method.
This method is based on this paper [1]. Note that this plugin is applied
on `DEM::Element` with `DEM::Strain` property. If the `DEM::Strain` does
not exist, it is automatically created.
### Info ###
+ Process on : `DEM::Element` with `DEM::Strain` property
+ Multithreaded : No
+ Recommended section: Processing
### Required param ###
Method (string)
: The name of the method for computng the strain.
Actually, only the 'LSQ' method (least square)
is available
### Optional param ###
Periodic (boolean, default=False)
: If you use periodic boundaries, you must activate this flag
IgnoreDisableBond (boolean, default=True)
: If set to true, the plugin will ignore the disabled bond from the strain calculation
### Example ###
```
<UPDATE-STRAIN Method="LSQ" />
```
### Simulation example ###
`00012_{lattice}{dem}{mechanical}{elastic}{flatbond}_TENSILE-TEST` and all the flat bond examples
> André, D., Girardot, J., & Hubert, C. (2019). A novel DEM approach for
> modeling brittle elastic media based on distinct lattice spring model.
> Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering, 350, 100-122.
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