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The Shearing Stress is a type of stress that acts coplanar with cross section of material. Check FAQs
𝜏=ΣSAyIt
𝜏 - Shearing Stress?ΣS - Total Shear Force?Ay - First Moment of Area?I - Moment of Inertia?t - Thickness of Material?

Beam Shear Stress Example

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27.4286Edit=320Edit4500Edit3.5Edit0.015Edit
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Beam Shear Stress Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Beam Shear Stress?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
𝜏=ΣSAyIt
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
𝜏=320N4500mm³3.5kg·m²0.015mm
Next Step Convert Units
𝜏=320N4.5E-63.5kg·m²1.5E-5m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
𝜏=3204.5E-63.51.5E-5
Next Step Evaluate
𝜏=27.4285714285714Pa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
𝜏=27.4286Pa

Beam Shear Stress Formula Elements

Variables
Shearing Stress
The Shearing Stress is a type of stress that acts coplanar with cross section of material.
Symbol: 𝜏
Measurement: StressUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Total Shear Force
Total Shear Force is the total force acting on the slice under the consideration.
Symbol: ΣS
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
First Moment of Area
The First Moment of Area of a shape, about a certain axis, equals the sum over all the infinitesimal parts of the shape of the area of that part times its distance from the axis [Σ(a × d)].
Symbol: Ay
Measurement: First Moment of AreaUnit: mm³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Moment of Inertia
Moment of Inertia is the measure of the resistance of a body to angular acceleration about a given axis.
Symbol: I
Measurement: Moment of InertiaUnit: kg·m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Thickness of Material
The Thickness of Material is the distance through an object.
Symbol: t
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Shearing Stress

​Go Shear Stress
𝜏=FtAcs
​Go Shearing Stress
𝜏=VAyIt
​Go Torsional Shear Stress
𝜏=τrshaftJ
​Go Shear Stress in Double Parallel Fillet Weld
𝜏=Pdp0.707Lhl

Other formulas in Stress category

​Go Bending Stress
σb=MbyI
​Go Bulk Stress
Bstress=N.FAcs
​Go Direct Stress
σ=PaxialAcs
​Go Maximum Shearing Stress
σ1=1.5VAcs

How to Evaluate Beam Shear Stress?

Beam Shear Stress evaluator uses Beam Shear Stress = (Total Shear Force*First Moment of Area)/(Moment of Inertia*Thickness of Material) to evaluate the Shearing Stress, The Beam shear stress Formula is defined as the shearing stress in beam is defined as the stress that occurs due to the internal shearing of the beam that results from shear force subjected to the beam. Shearing Stress is denoted by 𝜏 symbol.

How to evaluate Beam Shear Stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Beam Shear Stress, enter Total Shear Force (ΣS), First Moment of Area (Ay), Moment of Inertia (I) & Thickness of Material (t) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Beam Shear Stress

What is the formula to find Beam Shear Stress?
The formula of Beam Shear Stress is expressed as Beam Shear Stress = (Total Shear Force*First Moment of Area)/(Moment of Inertia*Thickness of Material). Here is an example- 27.42857 = (320*4.5E-06)/(3.5*1.5E-05).
How to calculate Beam Shear Stress?
With Total Shear Force (ΣS), First Moment of Area (Ay), Moment of Inertia (I) & Thickness of Material (t) we can find Beam Shear Stress using the formula - Beam Shear Stress = (Total Shear Force*First Moment of Area)/(Moment of Inertia*Thickness of Material).
What are the other ways to Calculate Shearing Stress?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Shearing Stress-
  • Shearing Stress=Tangential Force/Cross Sectional AreaOpenImg
  • Shearing Stress=(Shearing Force*First Moment of Area)/(Moment of Inertia*Thickness of Material)OpenImg
  • Shearing Stress=(Torque*Radius of Shaft)/Polar Moment of InertiaOpenImg
Can the Beam Shear Stress be negative?
Yes, the Beam Shear Stress, measured in Stress can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Beam Shear Stress?
Beam Shear Stress is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Stress. Newton per Square Meter[Pa], Newton per Square Millimeter[Pa], Kilonewton per Square Meter[Pa] are the few other units in which Beam Shear Stress can be measured.
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