The normal and shear stresses on a plane are 120 psi (C) and 25 psi respectively. On an orthogonal plane, the respective stresses are 40 psi (C) and 25 psi. Draw Mohr's circle and determine the angle between minor principal plane makes with the 120 psi stresses.

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Problem 6.4P: Refer to Figure P6.4. A strip load of q = 900 lb/ft2 is applied over a width B = 36 ft. Determine...
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  1. The normal and shear stresses on a plane are 120 psi (C) and 25 psi respectively. On an orthogonal plane, the respective stresses are 40 psi (C) and 25 psi. Draw Mohr's circle and determine the angle between minor principal plane makes with the 120 psi stresses.
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