Abstract
The secant-modulus method previously used for determining critical compressive stresses above the proportional limit has been extended for use in determining critical shear stresses above the proportional limit. The method was confirmed by an experimental program designed to check the use of the shear-secant modulus in the critical-shear-stress equation. Nondimensional critical-shear-stress design curves are presented for use with aluminum alloys.

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