Drawing Mohr's circle for plane stress

The center of Mohr's circle will always lie on the σ axis, that is, τ = 0. Along the σ axis, C will be located at the average normal stress:
x + σy)/2.

Drawing Mohr's circle for plane stress


Connect the x and y points with a line.


Label the point where this line crosses the σ axis as C (the center of Mohr's circle).