Practice Example - 5 | 31. Maximum principal stress theory | Solid Mechanics
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Question 1 Easy

What is the Maximum Principal Stress Theory?

💡 Hint: Think about how stress affects materials.

Question 2 Easy

Define Mohr's Circle.

💡 Hint: Remember how it represents stresses graphically.

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Question 1

What happens when the maximum principal stress exceeds the critical value?

Failure occurs
The material is safe
It leads to deformation

💡 Hint: Recall what limits outline failure.

Question 2

True or False: The maximum shear stress theory and distortional energy theory are unrelated.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider their relationship to shear stress.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have a beam subjected to varying loads and torques in live scenarios. How would you use both Maximum Shear Stress and Distortional Energy Theory to assess safety?

💡 Hint: Use experimental data from initial tests.

Challenge 2 Hard

A circular beam with maximum shear stress of 30 MPa and critical shear stress of 25 MPa fails under a load. Explain the design flaw based on failure theories.

💡 Hint: Reflect on critical values necessary for safety.

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