Despite finding some references that shows the correlation between the values of the bulk kinematic vorticity and the simple shear percent (e.g., Forte and Bailey 2007 JSG), I couldn't find the equation for this relation.
You could try this paper: "Vorticity analysis in shear zones: A review of methods and applications" by Xypolias, 2010. I believe you will find what you seek
I don't have the answer, but I have another question:
What is the meaning of simple shear percent? If there is one?
After Bobyarchick (Tectonophysics, 1986)
Wk = cos (arctan (2 epspt / gammapt)
where epspt= pure shear strain rate and gammapt = simple shear strain rate
and
epspt/gammapt = ½ tan (arcos Wk)
After Tikoff and Fossen ( Tectonophysics, 1993)
Wk = cos (arctan (2 ln(k_total) / gamma_total))
and we can assume also that
ln(k_total) / gamma_total = ½ tan(arcos Wk)
Therefore, it is easy to relate Wk and the ratio between pure/simple shear strain rates or with the total amount of pure and simple shear (at least in 2D), but what is the meaning of simple shear percent and the direct relation if there is any with Wk?
From the above written equations is clear that in order to have constant Wk we need constant ln(k_total)/gamma_total