Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
In a solid circular shaft under elastic torsion, shear stress over the radius is:
Strength of MaterialsTorsional Stress DistributionEASY
Choose the correct answer
A
Zero at the centre and maximum at the outer surface
B
Maximum at the centre and zero at the outer surface
C
Uniform throughout the cross-section
D
Independent of applied torque
Correct Answer
A. Zero at the centre and maximum at the outer surface
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For circular shafts in torsion, shear stress varies linearly with radius.
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