Question 26.3.49: The principal stresses σ1, σ2 and σ3 at a point respectively...

The principal stresses σ_1, σ_2 and σ_3 at a point respectively are 80 MPa, 30 MPa and – 40 MPa. The maximum shear stress is
(a) 25 MPa                 (b) 35 MPa                 (c) 55 MPa                 (d) 60 MPa.

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(d)

EXPLANATION

\sigma_{\max }=\frac{1}{2}\left[\sigma_1-\sigma_3\right]=\frac{1}{2}[80-(-40)]=\pmb{ 6 0  M P a.}

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