τ τmax

τmax

-σ2 .σ2 .σ1

σ
If compressive stresses are applied
lateral to a tensile stress, the maximum
shear stress is larger than for the case of
either uniaxial tension or compression.
Because of the high value of shear stress
relative to the applied tensile stress the
material has an excellent opportunity to
deform plastically without fracture
under this state of stress.
.σ2 .σ1
σ
ELASTIS

PLASTIS FRACTURE