Question

Problem 7.2:For the given state of stress, determine using Mohr's circle method (a) the principal planes, (b)the principal stresses, (c) the orientation of the planes of maximum in-plane shearing stress,

(d)the maximum in-plane shearing stress, and (e) the corresponding normal stress (This is similar to the problem of 7.31 in the 7th edition).

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