Example Question

Same question as before: ε_x = -400 με, ε_y = 250 με and γ_xy = 500 μrad. This time, use the Mohr's circle to calculate ε₁, ε₂, γ_{max in-plane} and the angles θ_p1, θ_s1 at which they occur.

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Step 1:
Construct Mohr's circle

Step 1:
Construct Mohr's circle

Mohr’s Circle for Strain solution step 1

Step 2:
Calculate ε₁, ε₂, γ_{max in-plane} and θ_p1, θ_s1 using Mohr's circle

Step 2:
Calculate ε₁, ε₂, γ_{max in-plane} and θ_p1, θ_s1 using Mohr's circle

Mohr’s Circle for Strain solution step 2

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Now that you've mastered this question, you can try Question 1.

Example Question

Example Question

Step 1: Construct Mohr's circle Step 1: Construct Mohr's circle

Step 2: Calculate ε1, ε2, γmax in-plane and θp1, θs1 using Mohr's circle Step 2: Calculate ε1, ε2, γmax in-plane and θp1, θs1 using Mohr's circle

Useful formula: Useful formula:

Step 1:
Construct Mohr's circle

Step 1:
Construct Mohr's circle

Step 2:
Calculate ε₁, ε₂, γ_{max in-plane} and θ_p1, θ_s1 using Mohr's circle

Step 2:
Calculate ε₁, ε₂, γ_{max in-plane} and θ_p1, θ_s1 using Mohr's circle

Useful formula:

Useful formula: