The discussion revolves around the determination of maximum shear stress in a three-dimensional stress state. Participants seek clarification on the applicability of certain equations related to shear and normal stresses, particularly in the context of 3D stress analysis.
Participants do not reach a consensus on the applicability of the shear stress equations in 3D stress states, and multiple views regarding the definitions and calculations remain present.
There is ambiguity regarding the definitions of normal and principal stresses, and the discussion does not resolve how these definitions impact the calculations of shear stress in different orientations.
loool huhscottdave said:
Do you mean the difference between the maximum and minimum normal stress, or the difference between the maximum and minimum principal stress?xJJx said:
Whoops, I thought I was posting on another threadxJJx said:
haha, it's okayscottdave said:
The equation to determine max shear stress is: (max principle stress - min principle stress)/2Chestermiller said:
