GATE XE (Engineering Sciences) 2012 - Question 52

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Section: Solid Mechanics | Marks: 1

A point in a beam experiences a tensile stress (due to bending) of 50 N/mm2 and a shear stress of 20 N/mm2. The principal stresses are

  • A. 17 N/mm2 tension, 67 N/mm2 compression
  • B. 0, 0
  • C. 57 N/mm2 tension, 7 N/mm2 compression
  • D. 52 N/mm2 compression, 15 N/mm2 tension

Answer: C. 57 N/mm2 tension, 7 N/mm2 compression

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