Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

Principal planes and planes of maximum shear stress are inclined at ___ to each other:

Strength of MaterialsOrientation of Stress PlanesEASY

Choose the correct answer

A

B

30°

C

45°

D

90°

Correct Answer

C. 45°

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The planes of maximum shear stress are always at 45° to the principal planes.

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