Civil Engineering - UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Discussion

Discussion Forum : UPSC Civil Service Exam Questions - Section 25 (Q.No. 11)
11.
At a certain point in a strained material, there are two mutually perpendicular stresses σx = 100 N/mm2 (Tensile) and σx = 50 N/mm2 (Compressive). [Notations : Tension (+); Compression (-) ]
What are the values of the principal stresses in N/mm2 at that point ?
100, -50
-100, 50
75, -25
-75, 25
Answer: Option
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Rahul said:   3 years ago
Shear stress @xy plane is zero.
The principle stress is = [100+(-50)]/2 +- [100-(-50)]/2.
= 100,-50.
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Chhaya said:   8 years ago
First point =(Ex+Ey)/2 + (Ex-Ey)/2 = 25+75 = 100.

Second point= (Ex+Ey)/2 - (Ex-Ey)/2 = 25-75 = -50.
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