Civil Engineering - Theory of Structures - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Theory of Structures - Section 4 (Q.No. 15)
15.
The locus of the end point of the resultant of the normal and tangential components of the stress on an inclined plane, is
circle
parabola
ellipse
straight line.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Anand said:   7 years ago
Can anyone explain the answer?
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Amu bokato said:   6 years ago
Please explain this.
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Tejasva mudgal said:   6 years ago
Answer must be circle.

The point of which locus is asked is the point presentation of the circumference of Mohr circle (at the intersection of a line drawn from the origin (resultant) and vertical line intersecting circle and x-axis (tangential/shear stress of oblique plane).
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