Major Tensile Stress in Strength of Materials Formulas

Major Tensile Stress is the stress acting along the longitudinal direction. And is denoted by σ₁. Major Tensile Stress is usually measured using the Megapascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Major Tensile Stress is always negative.

Strength of Materials formulas that make use of Major Tensile Stress

fxNormal Stress for Principal Planes at Angle of 0 Degrees given Major and Minor Tensile StressGo

fxNormal Stress for Principal Planes at Angle of 90 degreesGo

fxNormal Stress for Principal Planes when Planes are at Angle of 0 DegreeGo

fxNormal Stress on Oblique Section given Stress in Perpendicular DirectionsGo

fxTangential Stress on Oblique Section given Stress in Perpendicular DirectionsGo

fxMaximum Shear Stress given Major and Minor Tensile StressGo

FAQ

What is the Major Tensile Stress?

Major Tensile Stress is the stress acting along the longitudinal direction. Major Tensile Stress is usually measured using the Megapascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Major Tensile Stress is always negative.

Can the Major Tensile Stress be negative?

Yes, the Major Tensile Stress, measured in Pressure can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Major Tensile Stress?

Major Tensile Stress is usually measured using the Megapascal[MPa] for Pressure. Pascal[MPa], Kilopascal[MPa], Bar[MPa] are the few other units in which Major Tensile Stress can be measured.

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