1 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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What is yielding in material science?
💡 Hint: Consider how materials change shape under stress.
Explain what buckling is.
💡 Hint: Think of unsupported columns.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What happens when the maximum principal stress exceeds a critical value?
💡 Hint: Consider different types of failures.
True or False: Buckling occurs uniformly across a structure.
💡 Hint: Think about the supportive structures.
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Challenge Problems
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A beam is subjected to bending and twisting simultaneously. Using the Maximum Principal Stress and Maximum Shear Stress theories, estimate the point of failure.
💡 Hint: Utilize the Mohr’s circle for shear stress representation.
Discuss the implications of ignoring the Distortional Energy Theory in mechanical design. What potential failures could arise?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of energy storage on material performance.
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