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Hoop Stress is the circumferential stress in a cylinder. Check FAQs
σθ=PiDi2t
σθ - Hoop Stress?Pi - Internal Pressure?Di - Inner Diameter of Cylinder?t - Thickness Of Thin Shell?

Hoop stress Example

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Here is how the Hoop stress equation looks like.

2523.8095Edit=0.053Edit50Edit2525Edit
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Hoop stress Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Hoop stress?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
σθ=PiDi2t
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σθ=0.053MPa50mm2525mm
Next Step Convert Units
σθ=53000Pa0.05m20.525m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σθ=530000.0520.525
Next Step Evaluate
σθ=2523.80952380952Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
σθ=2523.80952380952N/m²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
σθ=2523.8095N/m²

Hoop stress Formula Elements

Variables
Hoop Stress
Hoop Stress is the circumferential stress in a cylinder.
Symbol: σθ
Measurement: StressUnit: N/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Internal Pressure
Internal Pressure is a measure of how the internal energy of a system changes when it expands or contracts at a constant temperature.
Symbol: Pi
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Inner Diameter of Cylinder
Inner Diameter of Cylinder is the diameter of the inside of the cylinder.
Symbol: Di
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Thickness Of Thin Shell
Thickness Of Thin Shell is the distance through an object.
Symbol: t
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Hoop Stress

​Go Hoop stress given force due to circumferential stress in thin cylindrical vessel
σθ=F2Lcylindert

Other formulas in Hoop Stress category

​Go Hoop stress in thin spherical shell given strain in any one direction and Poisson's ratio
σθ=(ε1-𝛎)E
​Go Hoop stress induced in thin spherical shell given strain in any one direction
σθ=(ε1-𝛎)E
​Go Hoop stress given circumferential strain
σθ=(e1E)+(𝛎σl)
​Go Hoop stress in thin cylindrical vessel given Longitudinal strain
σθ=-(εlongitudinalE)+σl𝛎

How to Evaluate Hoop stress?

Hoop stress evaluator uses Hoop Stress = (Internal Pressure*Inner Diameter of Cylinder)/(2*Thickness Of Thin Shell) to evaluate the Hoop Stress, The Hoop stress formula is defined as the stress around the circumference of the pipe due to a pressure gradient. Hoop Stress is denoted by σθ symbol.

How to evaluate Hoop stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Hoop stress, enter Internal Pressure (Pi), Inner Diameter of Cylinder (Di) & Thickness Of Thin Shell (t) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Hoop stress

What is the formula to find Hoop stress?
The formula of Hoop stress is expressed as Hoop Stress = (Internal Pressure*Inner Diameter of Cylinder)/(2*Thickness Of Thin Shell). Here is an example- 1104.167 = (53000*0.05)/(2*0.525).
How to calculate Hoop stress?
With Internal Pressure (Pi), Inner Diameter of Cylinder (Di) & Thickness Of Thin Shell (t) we can find Hoop stress using the formula - Hoop Stress = (Internal Pressure*Inner Diameter of Cylinder)/(2*Thickness Of Thin Shell).
What are the other ways to Calculate Hoop Stress?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Hoop Stress-
  • Hoop Stress=Force on cylindrical shell/(2*Length Of Cylindrical Shell*Thickness Of Thin Shell)OpenImg
Can the Hoop stress be negative?
No, the Hoop stress, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Hoop stress?
Hoop stress is usually measured using the Newton per Square Meter[N/m²] for Stress. Pascal[N/m²], Newton per Square Millimeter[N/m²], Kilonewton per Square Meter[N/m²] are the few other units in which Hoop stress can be measured.
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