Angle of shear stress vs normal stress

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Homework Statement

why the angle of shear stress ( θs) is given by θp - 45 ??

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The Attempt at a Solution

the difference in angle of shear stress and normal stress is90 degree , am i right? why it's negative 45 degree? is it wrong?

 

[KataKoniK]

Thank you for your question. The angle of shear stress, denoted as θs, is not always equal to θp - 45 degrees. In fact, it can vary depending on the specific situation and the type of material being studied.

In general, the angle of shear stress is the angle between the applied force and the surface on which the force is acting. This angle is typically measured counterclockwise from the normal stress direction, denoted as θp. The reason for this is because shear stress is a type of stress that acts in a direction parallel to the surface, rather than perpendicular to it like normal stress.

In some cases, the angle of shear stress may be equal to θp - 45 degrees. This is because there are certain materials and situations where the shear stress and normal stress are equal in magnitude, but act in opposite directions. In these cases, the angle between them would be 90 degrees, and θs would be equal to θp - 45 degrees.

However, this is not always the case. Shear stress and normal stress can have different magnitudes and directions, leading to different angles between them. Therefore, it is not accurate to say that the difference in angle between shear stress and normal stress is always 90 degrees.

I hope this explanation helps clarify your question. If you have further questions or need more information, please don't hesitate to ask.