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Geological Engineering · Q8

Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 8

Q8

The angle between the normal stress and shear stress in Mohr�s Circle is:

A.
0�
B.
45�
Answer
C.
90�
D.
60�

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
In Mohr�s Circle, shear stress reaches a maximum at 45� to the principal stress axis, commonly associated with failure planes.