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36.
The rectangular block shown in the given figure is subjected to pure shear to intensity 'q'. If BE represents the i principal plane and the principal stresses are σ1, σ2 ; then the values of θ, σ1 and σ2 will be respectively.
θ°, 90°; + q and - q
30°, 120°; + q and - q
45°, 135°; + and
45°, 135°; + q and - q
Answer: Option
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Shubham thakur said:   7 years ago
The angle between the two principal plan is 45 - 135°.

And question says pure stress condition and balanced section hence principle stresses will be +q and -q equal and opposite.

Sam said:   7 years ago
Please, someone explain.

Lara said:   8 years ago
Explain it, please.

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