Aerospace Engineering > GATE 2023 > Stress Analysis
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about the state of stress in a plane?
A
Maximum or major principal stress is algebraically the largest direct stress at a point.
B
The magnitude of minor principal stress cannot be greater than the magnitude of major principal stress.
C
The planes of maximum shear stress are inclined at 90 degrees to the principal axes.
D
The normal stresses along the planes of maximum shear stress are equal.

Correct : a

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