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| 1. |
The principal stresses at a point in a critical section of a machine component are σ1 = 60 MPa; σ2 = 5 MPa and σ3 = -40 MPa. For the material of the component, the tensile yield strength is σyt = 200 MPa. According to the maximum shear stress theory, the factor of safety is |
| A. | 1.67 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3.6 |
| D. | 4 |
| Answer» C. 3.6 | |