Allowable Stress in Transmission of Prestress Formulas

The Allowable Stress is also known as working load and is the ratio of tensile strentgth and factor of safety. And is denoted by σ_al. Allowable Stress is usually measured using the Newton per Square Meter for Pressure. Note that the value of Allowable Stress is always positive.

Formulas to find Allowable Stress in Transmission of Prestress

fxAllowable Stress given End Zone ReinforcementGo

Transmission of Prestress formulas that make use of Allowable Stress

fxEnd Zone Reinforcement along Transmission LengthGo

List of variables in Transmission of Prestress formulas

fx Moment in Structures Go

fx End Zone Reinforcement Go

fx Total Depth Go

FAQ

What is the Allowable Stress?

The Allowable Stress is also known as working load and is the ratio of tensile strentgth and factor of safety. Allowable Stress is usually measured using the Newton per Square Meter for Pressure. Note that the value of Allowable Stress is always positive.

Can the Allowable Stress be negative?

No, the Allowable Stress, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Allowable Stress?

Allowable Stress is usually measured using the Newton per Square Meter[N/m²] for Pressure. Pascal[N/m²], Kilopascal[N/m²], Bar[N/m²] are the few other units in which Allowable Stress can be measured.

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