Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
For pure shear τ=60 N/mm², principal stresses are:
Strength of MaterialsPrincipal Stresses Pure ShearEASY
Choose the correct answer
A
+60 and 0
B
0 and −60
C
+60 and −60
D
0 and 0
Correct Answer
C. +60 and −60
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Pure shear: σ₁=+τ=+60, σ₂=−τ=−60 N/mm²
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