1 - Conditions for applying Mohr's Circle
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What condition must be met to use Mohr's Circle?
💡 Hint: Think about how the principal stresses relate to other stress components.
Define normal stress.
💡 Hint: In contrast, what is shear stress?
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What is the main condition for applying Mohr's Circle?
💡 Hint: Think about the fundamental geometry of stress transformations.
True or False: Mohr’s Circle helps in visualizing the maximum shear stress in materials.
💡 Hint: Consider how graphical representations aid understanding.
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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.
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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