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So I have been trying to look at this again today. I have the principal stress formula but as we are not using x and y I take it we are using the zz, theta z & theta theta values. I'm sorry but I just can't see how these values factor into the formula.

Damn I thought I had it then. So all I need to do know is find the right formula to input these values into.

This is so frustrating I am only seeing the 2 values in the question so I'm assuming one value is 0. Is zz 100MN/m2 and theta theta -45MN/m2 and z theta 0. I'm pulling my hair out trying to get my head round This.

I believe I do. Is theta going around the surface with z going through the axle. I had a look online and think this is what I am seeing.

I may be barking up the wrong tree here but if we are using the z axis then isn't this a 3D analysis. I am currently only doing 2D analysis so do the Compressive stress of 100 MN/m2 and the shear stress of -45MN/m2 only apply to the x and y-axis with 100MN/m2 being on the y axis. The notes i...

ah sorry I didn't know it was unreadable. here goes. An axle of a go kart is loaded in such a way that on a surface plane aligned circumferentially a direct compressive stress of 100MN/m2 is applied. In association with the compressive stress is a shear stress applied from the driving torque...

ok I'm starting to see where things fit in. if I may clarify then σy is compressive stress 100MN/m2 and sheer stress is τxy -45MN/m2, but what value is σx. the question states "on a plane perpendicular to the one carrying the compressive stress only complementary shear exists" this I am...

Ok all the questions I have seen online all specify the 3 values required but in the question I have been given I only had the 2 values. could you possibly tell me if in the question I am missing some information I require as I can't believe my tutor would make it this difficult at the start of...

Hi Chet Rather than me say everything I had better take it a step at a time, so here goes. Question 1. when it comes to determining the principal stress I haven't got any real clear guidance in the notes I have (or I just can't see it). can I assume that σy = 100MN/m2 and that σx = -45MN/m2...

Hi Greg Pleased to be here hopefully I can learn what I need.

HI everybody I am in dire need of help. I have started a mechanical systems module as part of a distance learning foundation degree. The notes seem quite sparse to me and I can't seem to get to grips with it from the start. I have attached a photo of the tutorial questions but the are no...

Hi everybody Just popped into say hello, I'm an raf technician doing a DIstance Learning Foundation degree in engineering and have joined these forums for help as I have a tutor who seems to not like communication. I am only 2 modules away from completing and currently doing mechanical systems...