Local shear stress Formula

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Local Shear Stress is defined as the shear stress in the layer of fluid next to the wall of a pipe. Check FAQs
τL=0.0296ρfluid(u)2(Rel)0.2
τL - Local Shear Stress?ρfluid - Density of Fluid?u - Free Stream Velocity?Rel - Local Reynolds Number?

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Here is how the Local shear stress equation looks like.

446.4939Edit=0.02962.7315Edit(70Edit)2(0.55Edit)0.2
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Local shear stress Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
τL=0.0296ρfluid(u)2(Rel)0.2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
τL=0.02962.7315kg/m³(70m/s)2(0.55)0.2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
τL=0.02962.7315(70)2(0.55)0.2
Next Step Evaluate
τL=446.493873408853Pa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
τL=446.4939Pa

Local shear stress Formula Elements

Variables
Local Shear Stress
Local Shear Stress is defined as the shear stress in the layer of fluid next to the wall of a pipe.
Symbol: τL
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Density of Fluid
Density of Fluid is defined as the mass of fluid per unit volume of the said fluid.
Symbol: ρfluid
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Free Stream Velocity
Free Stream Velocity is defined as at some distance above the boundary the velocity reaches a constant value that is free stream velocity.
Symbol: u
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Local Reynolds Number
Local Reynolds Number is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces.
Symbol: Rel
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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​Go Nusselt number at distance x from leading edge
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How to Evaluate Local shear stress?

Local shear stress evaluator uses Local Shear Stress = (0.0296*Density of Fluid*(Free Stream Velocity)^2)/((Local Reynolds Number)^(0.2)) to evaluate the Local Shear Stress, Local shear stress formula is defined as a measure of the tangential force per unit area exerted by a fluid on a surface, commonly used to analyze the flow over a flat plate, providing insights into the frictional forces and boundary layer behavior. Local Shear Stress is denoted by τL symbol.

How to evaluate Local shear stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Local shear stress, enter Density of Fluid fluid), Free Stream Velocity (u) & Local Reynolds Number (Rel) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Local shear stress

What is the formula to find Local shear stress?
The formula of Local shear stress is expressed as Local Shear Stress = (0.0296*Density of Fluid*(Free Stream Velocity)^2)/((Local Reynolds Number)^(0.2)). Here is an example- 446.4939 = (0.0296*2.731494*(70)^2)/((0.55)^(0.2)).
How to calculate Local shear stress?
With Density of Fluid fluid), Free Stream Velocity (u) & Local Reynolds Number (Rel) we can find Local shear stress using the formula - Local Shear Stress = (0.0296*Density of Fluid*(Free Stream Velocity)^2)/((Local Reynolds Number)^(0.2)).
Can the Local shear stress be negative?
Yes, the Local shear stress, measured in Pressure can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Local shear stress?
Local 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 Local shear stress can be measured.
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