Compressive Stress in Process Equipment Design Formulas

Compressive stress is a force that causes a material to deform to occupy a smaller volume. And is denoted by f_appliedload. Compressive Stress is usually measured using the Newton per Square Millimeter for Pressure. Note that the value of Compressive Stress is always positive.

Formulas to find Compressive Stress in Process Equipment Design

fxCompressive Stress using External Applied LoadGo

Process Equipment Design formulas that make use of Compressive Stress

fxMaximum Bending Moment at Junction of Skirt and Bearing PlateGo

fxCircumferential Length of Bearing Plate given Maximum Bending MomentGo

List of variables in Process Equipment Design formulas

fx External Applied Load Go

fx Cross Sectional Area Go

FAQ

What is the Compressive Stress?

Compressive stress is a force that causes a material to deform to occupy a smaller volume. Compressive Stress is usually measured using the Newton per Square Millimeter for Pressure. Note that the value of Compressive Stress is always positive.

Can the Compressive Stress be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Compressive Stress?

Compressive Stress is usually measured using the Newton per Square Millimeter[N/mm²] for Pressure. Pascal[N/mm²], Kilopascal[N/mm²], Bar[N/mm²] are the few other units in which Compressive Stress can be measured.

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