Problem 12.40 - 3D Mohr’s Circle

Problem Statement

A plane stress state results in principal stress σ₁ = 3.2 ksi and τ_max-in-plane = 1.04 ksi. Use Mohr’s Circle to determine σ₂ and the maximum absolute shear stresses.

[Problem adapted from © Chris Galitz CC BY NC-SA 4.0]