2.1 - Reducing the cuboidal representation of state of stress to a square
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What is a cuboidal representation of stress?
💡 Hint: Think about the 3D nature of stress.
How do you denote the normal and shear components on the square?
💡 Hint: Remember the specific positions for normal and shear stresses.
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What does the square representation of stress simplify?
💡 Hint: Focus on the conditions under which simplification occurs.
Is it possible to reduce cuboidal stress representations to a square in all cases?
💡 Hint: Recall the conditions specified regarding principal stresses.
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Given a state of stress at a point with principal stresses σ₁ = 80 MPa, σ₂ = 30 MPa, and these align with the x and y axes. Illustrate the reduced square representation and label all stress components.
💡 Hint: Ensure proper alignment of all components according to the principal stresses.
A beam experiences an axial force resulting in a normal stress of σₓₓ = 50 MPa and σᵧᵧ = 20 MPa with no shear. Write down equations to reduce to the square representation and solve for τ if needed.
💡 Hint: Draw the stress representation accurately and write the stress transformation equations involved.
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