Practice Introduction - 1 | 31. Maximum principal stress theory | Solid Mechanics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is yielding in material science?

💡 Hint: Consider how materials change shape under stress.

Question 2 Easy

Explain what buckling is.

💡 Hint: Think of unsupported columns.

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Question 1

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

It yields
It buckles
It fails
All of the above

💡 Hint: Consider different types of failures.

Question 2

True or False: Buckling occurs uniformly across a structure.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the supportive structures.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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