Practice Maximum shear stress theory - 3 | 31. Maximum principal stress theory | Solid Mechanics
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3 - Maximum shear stress theory

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is shear stress?

💡 Hint: Think about compressive and tensile forces.

Question 2

Easy

What is the purpose of a torsion test?

💡 Hint: Consider forces applied to materials.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the Maximum Shear Stress Theory primarily evaluate?

  • Compression limits
  • Shear stress limits
  • Bending limits

💡 Hint: Think about what type of force leads to shear.

Question 2

True or False: The critical shear stress is the maximum shear stress a material can withstand.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of critical values in stress analysis.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze a circular beam under a combined bending moment and torque. Calculate the maximum shear stress and compare it with critical values to evaluate safety.

💡 Hint: Break down the problem into manageable parts, focusing on stress contributions from each loading mode.

Question 2

A certain material has a critical shear stress of 200 MPa. In a torsion test, it failed under a torque that produced a shear stress of 250 MPa. Discuss the implications of this result.

💡 Hint: Consider how this information influences material selection and testing procedures.

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