1) At a point, the normal and shear stresses acting on the plane inclined at 60 degrees CCW (Counter
Clock Wise) from the horizontal are 9,000 psf compression and 1,500 psf, respectively. On the
perpendicular plane the normal and shear stresses are 2,000 psf compression and -1,500 psf,
respectively.
a. Draw the Mohr's circle.
b. Determine the value and direction of the principal stresses.
c. What is the maximum shear stress at this point?
9000 psf
1500 psf
1500 psf
2000 psf
4000
Shear Stress (psf)
2000
0
-2000
-4000
-6000
0
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
12000
Normal Stress (psf)
[b) $\sigma_1$ = 9300 psf, $\sigma_3$ = 1700 psf; $\alpha$ = 48,4; c) $\tau_{max}$ = 3800