Example Question

Example Question

Mohr’s Circle example question

Calculate σ₁, σ₂, τ_{max in-plane} and θ_p1, θ_s1. Use the Mohr's circle.

Calculate σ₁, σ₂, τ_{max in-plane} and θ_p1, θ_s1. Use the Mohr's circle.

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Step 1:
Construct Mohr's circle

Step 1:
Construct Mohr's circle

Mohr’s Circle solution step 1

Step 2:
Calculate σ₁, σ₂, τ_{max in-plane} and θ_p1, θ_s1 using Mohr's circle

Step 2:
Calculate σ₁, σ₂, τ_{max in-plane} and θ_p1, θ_s1 using Mohr's circle

Mohr’s Circle solution step 2

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Mohr’s Circle construction steps

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