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Conditions for applying Mohr's Circle

1 - Conditions for applying Mohr's Circle

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What condition must be met to use Mohr's Circle?

💡 Hint: Think about how the principal stresses relate to other stress components.

Question 2 Easy

Define normal stress.

💡 Hint: In contrast, what is shear stress?

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Question 1

What is the main condition for applying Mohr's Circle?

Principal axis must be horizontal
Plane normal must be perpendicular to a principal stress direction
All axes must be aligned

💡 Hint: Think about the fundamental geometry of stress transformations.

Question 2

True or False: Mohr’s Circle helps in visualizing the maximum shear stress in materials.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how graphical representations aid understanding.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given principal stresses of 100 MPa and -50 MPa, sketch Mohr's Circle, determine the maximum shear stress and the normal stress at a 45-degree angle.

💡 Hint: Use the radius formula and trigonometric identities for stress transformations.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how applying Mohr's Circle to an unknown material stress can help in its risk assessment for structural applications.

💡 Hint: Think about safety factors and material limits.

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