Principal Stresses Flashcards
1
Q
What shape does the end of a stress vector form when the plane it rests on rotates through 360 degrees?
A
An Ellipse
2
Q
What is the direct stress on the principal stress plane?
A
It’s at a maximum
3
Q
What is the direct stress on a plane perpendicular to the principal stress plane?
A
It’s at a minimum
4
Q
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