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The Shear Stress refers to the force tending to cause deformation of a material by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress. Check FAQs
𝜏=γfsdsection
𝜏 - Shear Stress?γf - Specific Weight of Liquid?s - Slope of Bed?dsection - Diameter of Section?

Bed Shear Stress Example

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490.5Edit=9.81Edit0.01Edit5Edit
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Bed Shear Stress Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
𝜏=γfsdsection
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
𝜏=9.81kN/m³0.015m
Next Step Convert Units
𝜏=9810N/m³0.015m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
𝜏=98100.015
LAST Step Evaluate
𝜏=490.5Pa

Bed Shear Stress Formula Elements

Variables
Shear Stress
The Shear Stress refers to the force tending to cause deformation of a material by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress.
Symbol: 𝜏
Measurement: StressUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Weight of Liquid
The Specific Weight of Liquid refers to the weight per unit volume of that substance.
Symbol: γf
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Slope of Bed
The Slope of Bed refers to the inclination or gradient of a surface, particularly in the context of various fields.
Symbol: s
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Diameter of Section
The Diameter of Section refers to the length of the segment that passes through the center of the circle and touches two points on the edge of the circle.
Symbol: dsection
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Shear Stress

​Go Shear Stress given Slope of Channel
𝜏=γfs(dsection-R)

Other formulas in Laminar Flow of Fluid in an Open Channel category

​Go Mean Velocity of Flow in Section
Vmean=γfdh|dx(dsectionR-R2)μ
​Go Slope of Channel given Mean Velocity of Flow
S=μVmean(dsectionR-R22)γf
​Go Diameter of Section given Mean Velocity of Flow
dsection=(R2+(μVmeanSγf))R
​Go Dynamic Viscosity given Mean Velocity of Flow in Section
μ=γfdh|dx(dsectionR-R2)Vmean

How to Evaluate Bed Shear Stress?

Bed Shear Stress evaluator uses Shear Stress = Specific Weight of Liquid*Slope of Bed*Diameter of Section to evaluate the Shear Stress, The Bed Shear Stress formula is defined as the maximum value of shear stress at the bed point or bottom most point of the flowing stream in the channel. Shear Stress is denoted by 𝜏 symbol.

How to evaluate Bed Shear Stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Bed Shear Stress, enter Specific Weight of Liquid f), Slope of Bed (s) & Diameter of Section (dsection) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Bed Shear Stress

What is the formula to find Bed Shear Stress?
The formula of Bed Shear Stress is expressed as Shear Stress = Specific Weight of Liquid*Slope of Bed*Diameter of Section. Here is an example- 490.5 = 9810*0.01*5.
How to calculate Bed Shear Stress?
With Specific Weight of Liquid f), Slope of Bed (s) & Diameter of Section (dsection) we can find Bed Shear Stress using the formula - Shear Stress = Specific Weight of Liquid*Slope of Bed*Diameter of Section.
What are the other ways to Calculate Shear Stress?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Shear Stress-
  • Shear Stress=Specific Weight of Liquid*Slope of Bed*(Diameter of Section-Horizontal Distance)OpenImg
Can the Bed Shear Stress be negative?
No, the Bed Shear Stress, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Bed Shear Stress?
Bed 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 Bed Shear Stress can be measured.
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