The ratio of maximum shear stress to average shear stress in a circular section is:

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Explanation:

 

 

As we know, Shear stress is given:

So, shear stress distribution across a circular section is parabolic.

With the increase of y, the shear stress decreases.

At y = R, τ = 0

At y = 0, τ = τmax

So at the neutral axis, the shear stress is maximum.

Average shear stress is:

So, Maximum shear stress becomes,

Important Points

For Rectangular shape τ max = (1.5) × τ avg

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