Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
At a point in a stressed body, the principal stresses are 120 N/mm^2 and 40 N/mm^2. The maximum shear stress is
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A
None of these 3
B
40 N/mm^2
C
80 N/mm^2
D
None of these 2
Correct Answer
B. 40 N/mm^2
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Maximum shear stress = (sigma1 - sigma2)/2 = (120 - 40)/2 = 40 N/mm^2.
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