At a point in a bi-axially loaded member, the principal stresses are found to be 60 MPa and 80 MPa. If the critical stress of the material is 240 MPa, what could be the factor of safety according to the maximum shear stress theory?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer:B
At a point in a bi-axially loaded member, the principal stresses are found to be 60 MPa and 80 MPa. If the critical stress of the material is 240 MPa, what could be the factor of safety according to the maximum shear stress theory?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5