Boundary Shear Stress Formula

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Shear Stress of Wall is defined as the shear stress in the layer of fluid next to the wall of a pipe. Check FAQs
ζ0=γlRHS
ζ0 - Shear Stress of Wall?γl - Liquid Specific Weight?RH - Hydraulic Radius of Channel?S - Bed Slope?

Boundary Shear Stress Example

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6.2784Edit=9.81Edit1.6Edit0.0004Edit
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Boundary Shear Stress Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
ζ0=γlRHS
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ζ0=9.81kN/m³1.6m0.0004
Next Step Convert Units
ζ0=9810N/m³1.6m0.0004
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ζ0=98101.60.0004
LAST Step Evaluate
ζ0=6.2784Pa

Boundary Shear Stress Formula Elements

Variables
Shear Stress of Wall
Shear Stress of Wall is defined as the shear stress in the layer of fluid next to the wall of a pipe.
Symbol: ζ0
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Liquid Specific Weight
Liquid Specific Weight is also known as the unit weight, is the weight per unit volume of the liquid. For Example - Specific weight of water on Earth at 4°C is 9.807 kN/m3 or 62.43 lbf/ft3.
Symbol: γl
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Hydraulic Radius of Channel
Hydraulic Radius of Channel is the ratio of the cross-sectional area of a channel or pipe in which a fluid is flowing to the wet perimeter of the conduit.
Symbol: RH
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bed Slope
Bed Slope is used to calculate the shear stress at the bed of an open channel containing fluid that is undergoing steady, uniform flow.
Symbol: S
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Average Velocity in Uniform Flow in Channels category

​Go Specific Weight of Liquid given Boundary Shear Stress
γl=ζ0RHS
​Go Hydraulic Radius given Boundary Shear Stress
RH=ζ0γlS
​Go Slope of Channel Bottom given Boundary Shear Stress
S=ζ0γlRH
​Go Average Velocity in Channel
Vavg=8[g]RHSf

How to Evaluate Boundary Shear Stress?

Boundary Shear Stress evaluator uses Shear Stress of Wall = Liquid Specific Weight*Hydraulic Radius of Channel*Bed Slope to evaluate the Shear Stress of Wall, The Boundary Shear Stress is defined as resistance developed on the boundary or wall of the channel section. Shear Stress of Wall is denoted by ζ0 symbol.

How to evaluate Boundary Shear Stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Boundary Shear Stress, enter Liquid Specific Weight l), Hydraulic Radius of Channel (RH) & Bed Slope (S) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Boundary Shear Stress

What is the formula to find Boundary Shear Stress?
The formula of Boundary Shear Stress is expressed as Shear Stress of Wall = Liquid Specific Weight*Hydraulic Radius of Channel*Bed Slope. Here is an example- 6.2784 = 9810*1.6*0.0004.
How to calculate Boundary Shear Stress?
With Liquid Specific Weight l), Hydraulic Radius of Channel (RH) & Bed Slope (S) we can find Boundary Shear Stress using the formula - Shear Stress of Wall = Liquid Specific Weight*Hydraulic Radius of Channel*Bed Slope.
Can the Boundary Shear Stress be negative?
No, the Boundary Shear Stress, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Boundary Shear Stress?
Boundary Shear Stress is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Pressure. Kilopascal[Pa], Bar[Pa], Pound Per Square Inch[Pa] are the few other units in which Boundary Shear Stress can be measured.
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