At a point in a material there are two direct stresses of 60 MPa tens...
To find the shearing stress on the given plane, we need to determine the maximum shear stress. We can use Mohr's circle to solve this problem.
Given:
Direct stress in the x-direction (tensile) = 60 MPa
Direct stress in the y-direction (compressive) = -50 MPa
Maximum principal stress (tensile) = 125 MPa
Step 1: Drawing Mohr's Circle
Draw a coordinate system with the x-axis representing the normal stress and the y-axis representing the shearing stress. Plot the given direct stresses on the coordinate system. In this case, the tensile stress of 60 MPa lies on the positive x-axis, and the compressive stress of 50 MPa lies on the negative x-axis.
Step 2: Finding the Center of the Circle
The center of the circle is the average of the two direct stresses. In this case, the center lies on the x-axis and is given by (60 + (-50))/2 = 5 MPa.
Step 3: Drawing the Circle
The radius of the circle is the difference between the maximum principal stress and the center of the circle. In this case, the radius is given by 125 - 5 = 120 MPa.
Step 4: Determining the Maximum Shear Stress
The maximum shear stress occurs at the point where the circle intersects the x-axis. This point represents the maximum shear stress value. We can measure the distance from the center to this point, which is equal to the radius of the circle. Therefore, the maximum shear stress is equal to the radius of the circle, which is 120 MPa.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C, 106.65 MPa.