Question

Select the odd one.

• A. Maximum shear strain energy theory
• B. Distortion energy theory
• C. Von Mises-Henky theory
• D. Maximum shear stress theory

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Maximum shear stress theory

The four theories discussed are Maximum shear stress theory, Distortion energy theory, Von Mises-Henky theory, and Maximum shear strain energy theory. The odd one out is Maximum shear stress theory, as it assumes failure occurs when maximum shear stress exceeds the shear strength, while the other three are based on yielding and plastic deformation.