In an elastic material, the principal stresses are σ1 (tensile), 2σ1 (tensile) and σ1 (compressive), Maximum shear stress developed in the member is ______ σ1
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Solution
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⎪⎩2σ1−σ12=σ12σ1+σ12=σ12σ1+σ12=32σ1
=32σ1=1.5σ1