Maximum Normal Stress Theory of Failure (Brittle Materials) : Module 2-1a
Maximum Normal Stress Theory of Failure (Brittle Materials) : Module 2-1a
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Module 2-1a
Maximum Normal Stress Theory of Failure
(Brittle Materials)
Click here for Input the principal normal stresses and their units:
instructions on how to S1 =
use this spreadsheet. 22,000 psi
S2 = 2,000 psi
S3 = 0 psi
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about this spreadsheet.
Input the Yield point values and the Factor of Safety:
Suc = -135,000 psi (Compression Ultimate Strength)
Sut = 40,000 psi (Tension Ultimate Strength)
Nfs = 2.00 (Factor of Safety)
S uc
S 1 S ut
N fs N fs
-67,500 < 22,000 < 20,000 Fails
S uc S ut
S 2
N fs N fs
-67,500 < 2,000 < 20,000 Safe
Suc Sut
S3
Nfs Nfs
-67500 < 0 < 20000 Safe