FAQ

What is the Hoop Stress?
Hoop Stress is the circumferential stress in a cylinder. Hoop Stress is usually measured using the Newton per Square Meter for Stress. Note that the value of Hoop Stress is always positive. Typically, the value of Hoop Stress is greater than 0.
Can the Hoop Stress be negative?
No, the Hoop Stress, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
What 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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