Question

difference Between longitudinal direction and lateral direction​

Answer 1

Longitudinal direction is the direction parallel to the direction of applied load. For example, if load is applied in x direction, x is longitudinal direction. ... For example, if loading is vertical , Axial and Longitudinal directions are both the same which is parallel to the length of the member.

Answer 2

longitude direction is the direction parallel to the direction of applied load.the ratio of change in diameter/breadth to original diameter/breadth is called the lateral