Abstract
The paper presents results of the crystalogeometric analysis of the shear pattern formed on lateral faces of a single crystal of aluminum under compression along the direction [ 11] . Main features of shear strain in [ 11] -single crystals of aluminum have been revealed. Typical elements of strain relief have been identified and places of their location have been established. Occurrence of a bending in the crystal lattice at the macro level has been established using the Laue pattern method. The results of the X-ray analysis have been compared with the shear pattern.