Rankine's theory is applicable to which type of materials

Rankine's theory is applicable to which type of materials Correct Answer Brittle

  • Rankine's Theory assumes that failure will occur when the maximum principal stress at any point reaches a value equal to the tensile stress in a simple tension specimen at failure.
  • This theory does not take into account the effect of the other two principal stresses. Rankine's theory is satisfactory for brittle materials, and not applicable to ductile materials.
  • This theory is also called the Maximum Stress Theory.

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