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Q. Principal stress is the magnitude of ________ stress acting on the principal plane.
- Published on 21 Sep 15
a.
Normal stress
b.
Shear stress
c.
Both a. and b.
d.
None of the above
ANSWER: Normal stress
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Discussion
Sravanthi
-Posted on 25 Nov 15
- Principal stress is the magnitude of normal stress acting on the principal plane.
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Principle plane:
The plane on which only normal stresses act and attain maximum and minimum value is called as principle plane
- The shear stress acting on this principle plane is zero.
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