Which component represents the minor principal stress in the Mohr's circle of a direct shear test?
- AxCorrect
- By
- Cz
- Dw
Solution
Concept
Principal stresses on Mohr circle
Step-by-step solution
1. The Mohr circle is drawn tangent to the failure envelope. 2. The chord from the minor-principal-stress end of the circle to the point of tangency is marked x, and the key identifies x as the minor principal stress component.
Explanation
Follows the key.
Correct answer: A) x