Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

The radius of Mohr's circle equals:

Strength of MaterialsMohr's Circle RadiusEASY

Choose the correct answer

A

Average normal stress

B

Maximum shear stress

C

Difference of principal stresses

D

Sum of principal stresses

Correct Answer

B. Maximum shear stress

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Radius = (σ₁−σ₂)/2 = τmax (maximum in-plane shear stress).

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