In order to understand the correct situation in which to use the word affect or effect, the first thing one must do is have a clear understanding of what each word means. 1  Affect is usually used as a verb. It is an action word that means to produce a change in or influence something. 2  Effect is usually used as a noun.
Shear Factor. The distance a point moves due to shear divided by the perpendicular distance of a point from the invariant line.
In Figure 5, which are represented the strain-dependent shear modulus degradation factor (G/G0) and. damping ratio (Î¾) of soils that author suggested the definition of two level of cyclic shear strain: the linear. threshold shear strain, Î³t.