SUMMARY
The discussion centers on the relationship between Tresca and von Mises yield criteria in material mechanics. User george88b initially reports a Tresca stress value of 430 MPa and a von Mises stress value of 360 MPa, questioning if this discrepancy indicates an error. Other participants confirm that the von Mises yield boundary should be larger than Tresca's, emphasizing that the von Mises stress is generally less conservative and that the Tresca envelope is always enclosed within the von Mises envelope. The correct interpretation is that the von Mises yield boundary surrounds the Tresca yield boundary in the yield loci graph.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of yield criteria: Tresca and von Mises theories
- Knowledge of principal stresses and their calculations
- Familiarity with stress analysis in materials engineering
- Basic grasp of safety factors in engineering design
NEXT STEPS
- Study the derivation of the von Mises stress formula:
σ_vm = √[(σ1² + σ2² + σ3²) - (σ1σ2 + σ2σ3 + σ3σ1)] / 2
- Learn about the implications of using Tresca versus von Mises in design safety
- Explore examples of yield loci graphs for various materials
- Investigate the historical context and development of yield theories, including contributions by Coulomb and Tresca
USEFUL FOR
Mechanical engineers, materials scientists, and students studying material mechanics who seek to understand the implications of yield criteria in design and analysis.