1 - Theories of Failure (Contd.)
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What is shear force?
💡 Hint: Think about forces acting along the plane of a material.
What does maximum shear stress theory help engineers determine?
💡 Hint: This theory is crucial for ensuring material integrity under loads.
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What factors need to be considered in lever design?
💡 Hint: Think about stability and predictability in engineering design.
True or False: The maximum shear stress occurs where normal stress is minimized.
💡 Hint: Analyze how different stresses interact with each other.
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Model a design for a lever that supports varying load factors and describe the interaction of different stress components throughout.
💡 Hint: Consider how loads change and stress distributions with different applied forces.
You have a component exhibiting both elastic and plastic behavior. How would you approach the design for safety against failure?
💡 Hint: Compare the elastic range to the plastic range in stress-strain diagrams.
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