The three-dimensional state of stress consists of 3 unequal principal stresses acting on a point, this is called the triaxial state of stress. If all the three principal stresses are equal, the state of stress is known as __________

The three-dimensional state of stress consists of 3 unequal principal stresses acting on a point, this is called the triaxial state of stress. If all the three principal stresses are equal, the state of stress is known as __________ Correct Answer spherical/hydrostatic

As all the three stresses are equal, it is the equivalent of a sphere where all the dimension is equal to the radius of the sphere and, that is why the state of stress is known as spherical or hydrostatic.

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