GATE ME 2014 Set 1 — Question 40
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Question
The state of stress at a point is given by MPa, MPa, and MPa. The maximum tensile stress (in MPa) at the point is _______
Correct answer
8.4 to 8.5
Solution
Step 1: Use the formula for principal stresses .
Step 2: Substitute the given values.
Step 3: Calculate the values.
MPa (Tensile)
MPa (Compressive)The maximum tensile stress is 8.434 MPa.
Step 2: Substitute the given values.
Step 3: Calculate the values.
MPa (Tensile)
MPa (Compressive)The maximum tensile stress is 8.434 MPa.
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