A Rectangular Plate (A = 120 Mm, B = 160 $\sigma_{x}=-4.5 \mathrm{MPa} \text { and tensile stress } \sigma_{y}=15 \mathrm{MPa}$

question 27

Multiple Choice

A rectangular plate (a = 120 mm, b = 160 mm) is subjected to compressive stress $\sigma_{x}=-4.5 \mathrm{MPa} \text { and tensile stress } \sigma_{y}=15 \mathrm{MPa}$ . The
Ratio of the normal stress acting perpendicular to the weld to the shear
Stress acting along the weld is approximately:

• A) 0.27
• B) 0.54
• C) 0.85
• D) 1.22

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