Question 7 Given an element with stresses as indicated in the figure, answer the following questions. 80 kPa 25 30 kPa 30 kPa Horizontal 25 kPa 80 kPa (1) The major and minor principal stresses and the planes on which they act. (2) The max. shear stress and the inclination of the plane on which it acts.

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Given an element with stresses as indicated in the figure, answer the following questions.

(1) The major and minor principal stresses and the planes on which they act.

(2) The max. shear stress and the inclination of the plane on which it acts.

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Given an element with stresses as indicated in the figure, answer the following
questions.
80 kPa
25
30 kPa
30 kPa
Horizontal
25 kPa
80 kPa
(1) The major and minor principal stresses and the planes on which they act.
(2) The max. shear stress and the inclination of the plane on which it acts.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 7 Given an element with stresses as indicated in the figure, answer the following questions. 80 kPa 25 30 kPa 30 kPa Horizontal 25 kPa 80 kPa (1) The major and minor principal stresses and the planes on which they act. (2) The max. shear stress and the inclination of the plane on which it acts.
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