Section: Solid Mechanics | Marks: 1
A point in a body is subjected to a bi-axial state of stress, equal in magnitude but opposite in nature. On a plane inclined at an angle 45° with respect to x-axis (passing through the point), the
- A. shear and normal stresses are zero
- B. normal stress is maximum and shear stress is zero
- C. shear stress is maximum and normal stress is zero
- D. shear stress is maximum and normal stress is non-zero
Answer: C. shear stress is maximum and normal stress is zero