PE Mechanical Practice Questions - PE Mechanical Engineering Exam

According to the maximum shear stress theory (Tresca criterion), yielding occurs when the maximum shear stress equals:

The yield strength in tension Half the yield strength in tension The ultimate tensile strength Twice the yield strength in tension

Half the yield strength in tension

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