Multiple choice

Consider the two states of stress as shown in configurations I and II in the figure below. From the standpoint of distortion energy (von-Mises) criterion, which one of the following statements is true?

  1. I yields after II

  2. II yields after I

  3. Both yield simultaneously

  4. Nothing can be said about their relative yielding
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct option is (3). Both have same $\sigma$ and $\tau$ so both yields simultaneously.

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