1.8 - Principal Planes
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Define principal planes.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of stress acting on a plane.
What type of stress is absent on principal planes?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of shear stress.
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What are principal planes?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of principal stresses.
True or False: Principal planes can have shear stress present.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of principal planes.
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A rectangular plate is subjected to a complex state of stress. Calculate the principal stresses and identify the principal planes.
💡 Hint: Apply Mohr's Circle to solve for the angles quickly.
Analyze a beam under bending load to find the points of maximum normal stress. Describe how this relates to principal planes.
💡 Hint: Check locations where bending stresses could reach maximum values.
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