3 - Magnitude of traction components on planes having maximum shear
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Define shear component of traction.
💡 Hint: Think about how forces act along surfaces.
What does normal mean in the context of traction?
💡 Hint: What direction does normal face?
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What component of traction acts parallel to a surface?
💡 Hint: Consider forces that would cause movement along a surface.
True or False: Lagrange multipliers are used for maximizing functions without constraints.
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Given a stress state with σ1 = 100 MPa, σ2 = 30 MPa, derive the maximum shear components and illustrate it on a Mohr's Circle.
💡 Hint: Remember the relationships to principal stresses and how they are represented graphically.
Design a simple cuboid that optimally withstands shear forces in a structural application, considering material failure theories.
💡 Hint: Think about angles of applied force and how they interact with material properties.
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