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On a stressed body there are points on which shear stress is zero. These planes are known as:

On a stressed body there are points on which shear stress is zero. These planes are known as: Correct Answer <p>Principal planes</p>

Explanation

The maximum and minimum values of normal stresses occur on planes of zero shearing stress.

The maximum and minimum normal stresses are called the principal stresses, and the planes on which they act are called principal planes.

If you look at the fig, A ( σ, 0) and B (0,0) are maximum and minimum stresses (i.e Principal stresses).

So, On a principal plane value of shear stress is zero.

Important Points

On a principal plane, shear stresses are zero and the vice-versa is not true. ( As on a plane of maximum shear stress normal stresses exist).

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