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At a point subjected to plane stress on the surface of a structural member, the stresses are σx = 95 MPa, σy = 90 MPa, and τxy = 10 MPa. Determine the magnitude of the absolute maximum shear stress at the point.

At a point in a body subjected to plane strain, the strains are εx = 270 με, εy = 690 με, and γxy = 230 μrad. Determine the diameter D of the corresponding in-plane Mohr’s circle.

At a point on the free surface of a steel automotive component [E = 29,200 ksi,ν = 0.15], a strain rosette was used to obtain normal strains of εa = 175 με, εb = –185 με, and εc = 452 με. Determine normal strain εx at the point.

At a point subjected to plane stress on the surface of a compressed air cylinder, the stresses are σx = –100 MPa, σy = –50 MPa, and τxy = 10 MPa. Determine normal stress σt at the point for a counterclockwise coordinate rotation of 67°.

At a point subjected to plane stress on the surface of a ladder rung, the stresses are σx = 0.55 MPa, σy = 0 MPa, and τxy = –1.03 MPa. Determine the angle θs corresponding to the orientation of the maximum in-plane shear stress at the point.

Does the orientation of the shear stress arrows in the following image indicate that they are positive or negative?

At a point in a body subjected to plane strain, the strains are εx = 310 με, εy = –510 με, and γxy = –520 μrad. Determine the angle θs corresponding to the orientation of the maximum in-plane shear strain at the point.

A silicone rubber [E = 7.50 MPa, G = 2.50 MPa] wristband has an initial length of 104 mm and a width of 9 mm. If the wearer imparts a normal stress of 440 kPa in the length direction while putting it on, what is the corresponding change in width?

Which of the following is not a function of the mantle?

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