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In an elastic material, the principal stresses are σ1 (tensile), 2σ1 (tensile) and σ1 (compressive), Maximum shear stress developed in the member is ______ σ1
  1. 1.5

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The correct option is A 1.5
Maximum shear- stress = Maximum of⎪ ⎪ ⎪ ⎪ ⎪ ⎪ ⎪⎪ ⎪ ⎪ ⎪ ⎪ ⎪ ⎪2σ1σ12=σ12σ1+σ12=σ12σ1+σ12=32σ1
=32σ1=1.5σ1

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