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plane principal stresses on triangular element

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Formulation of the Plane Triangular Element Equations. Two-Dimensional State of Stress and Strain. Also, θp is the principal angle

Now consider a complex stress system shown below, acting on an element of material. ... From the triangle it may be determined.
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