Question

Normal stresses are divided into:

• A. tensile and torsion
• B. compressive and thermal
• C. shear and bending
• D. tensile and compressive

Answer 1

Answer:

D. tensile and compressive

Tensile stress: When axial stress produces tension in the body it is known as tensile stress. Compressive stress: When axial stress produces compression in the body it is known as compressive stress.