Question

The three-dimensional state of stress at a point is given by
$\sigma =\begin{pmatrix} 10 & 0 & 0\\\ 0 & 40 & 0\\\ 0 & 0 & 0 \end{pmatrix}$
The maximum shear stress at the point is

• A. 20 MPa
• B. 15 MPa
• C. 05 MPa
• D. 25 MPa

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

20 MPa

Answer 2

The correct option is (A) :20 MPa