1.3 - Maximum shear
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Practice Questions
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What angle do lines experiencing maximum shear strain form with the principal strain directions?
💡 Hint: Think about where maximum shear occurs.
Define shear strain.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between angles and displacement.
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At what angle do maximum shear strains occur relative to principal strains?
💡 Hint: Think about the principle angles for shear.
True or False: Shear strain is a measure of normal deformation.
💡 Hint: Recall what shear strain represents.
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You have principal strains of 5000 microstrain and 2000 microstrain. Calculate the maximum shear strain using Mohr’s circle and clearly show your calculations.
💡 Hint: Focus on the differences between the two strains when calculating the shear.
Explain how the concept of Mohr’s circle can provide a broader understanding of strain states than simply looking at principal strains alone.
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of visualizing strain states in context.
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