Stress Transformations Problem Sheet

1) Consider a point in a structural member that is subjected to plane stress. Normal and shear stresses acting on horizontal and vertical planes at the point are shown below (a) Determine the principal stress and the maximum in-plane shear stress acting at the point (b) Sketch the stress results found in part (a) on properly oriented elements (Present stress transformation results on two square stress elements)

2) Consider a point in a structural member that is subjected to plane stress as shown below. Normal and shear stresses acting on horizontal and vertical planes at the point are shown. Draw Mohrs circle for this state of stress.