Question: The stress tensor in MPa for a three - dimensional system for some x , y , z axis system is [ 2 0 4

The stress tensor in MPa for a three-dimensional system for some x,y,z axis system is
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(a) Confirm that one of the principal stresses is 65.333MPa, hence find the other principal stresses.
(12 marks)
(b) Determine the direction cosines corresponding to the principal stress 65.333MPa.
(6 marks)
(c) Sketch the 3D Mohr's Circles and determine the maximum shear stress.
(3 marks)
(d) The yield stress for the material is 250MPa and a safety factor of 2.0 is required for the design. Determine whether the component pass the design criteria according to i) the Maximum Principal Stress criterion and ii) the Von Mises criterion.
(5 marks)
 The stress tensor in MPa for a three-dimensional system for some

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