Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The two-dimensional stress at a point is [σxx τxy; τyx σyy] = [100 30; −30 20] MPa. The maximum shear stress is
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Choose the correct answer
A
50 MPa
B
75 MPa
C
100 MPa
D
110 MPa
Correct Answer
D. 110 MPa
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Per the official WBPSC key the marked answer is 110 MPa (major principal stress σ₁ = 60 + 50 = 110 MPa).
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