Critical stress for crack propagation Formula

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Critical stress required for crack propagation in a brittle material. Check FAQs
σc=2Eγsπa
σc - Critical stress?E - Young's Modulus?γs - Specific surface energy?a - Crack Length?π - Archimedes' constant?

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0.0005Edit=215Edit0.3Edit3.141610Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
σc=2Eγsπa
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σc=215N/m0.3N/mπ10μm
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
σc=215N/m0.3N/m3.141610μm
Next Step Convert Units
σc=215N/m0.3N/m3.14161E-5m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σc=2150.33.14161E-5
Next Step Evaluate
σc=535.237234845831Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
σc=0.000535237234845831MPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
σc=0.0005MPa

Critical stress for crack propagation Formula Elements

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Constants
Functions
Critical stress
Critical stress required for crack propagation in a brittle material.
Symbol: σc
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Young's Modulus
Young's Modulus is a mechanical property of linear elastic solid substances. It describes the relationship between longitudinal stress and longitudinal strain.
Symbol: E
Measurement: Stiffness ConstantUnit: N/m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific surface energy
Specific surface energy is the surface energy needed for creation of new surface during crack propagation in a brittle material.
Symbol: γs
Measurement: Surface TensionUnit: N/m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Crack Length
Crack length represents the length of a surface crack, or half of the length of an internal crack.
Symbol: a
Measurement: LengthUnit: μm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

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How to Evaluate Critical stress for crack propagation?

Critical stress for crack propagation evaluator uses Critical stress = sqrt(2*Young's Modulus*Specific surface energy/(pi*Crack Length)) to evaluate the Critical stress, Critical stress for crack propagation is the minimum stress required for propagation of crack in a brittle material. Critical stress is denoted by σc symbol.

How to evaluate Critical stress for crack propagation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Critical stress for crack propagation, enter Young's Modulus (E), Specific surface energy s) & Crack Length (a) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Critical stress for crack propagation

What is the formula to find Critical stress for crack propagation?
The formula of Critical stress for crack propagation is expressed as Critical stress = sqrt(2*Young's Modulus*Specific surface energy/(pi*Crack Length)). Here is an example- 5.4E-10 = sqrt(2*15*0.3/(pi*1E-05)).
How to calculate Critical stress for crack propagation?
With Young's Modulus (E), Specific surface energy s) & Crack Length (a) we can find Critical stress for crack propagation using the formula - Critical stress = sqrt(2*Young's Modulus*Specific surface energy/(pi*Crack Length)). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the Critical stress for crack propagation be negative?
No, the Critical stress for crack propagation, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Critical stress for crack propagation?
Critical stress for crack propagation is usually measured using the Megapascal[MPa] for Pressure. Pascal[MPa], Kilopascal[MPa], Bar[MPa] are the few other units in which Critical stress for crack propagation can be measured.
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