Civil Engineering - Theory of Structures - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Theory of Structures - Section 3 (Q.No. 39)
39.
The normal and tangential components of stress on an inclined plane through θ° to the direction of the force, will be equal if θ is
45°
30°
60°
90°
Answer: Option
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Jero M said:   3 years ago
Tangential = Sin^2θ = Sin^2(45°) = 1/2.
Normal = Sin(θ)Cos(θ) = Sin(45)Cos(45) = 1/2.
So, both are equal when theta = 45.

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