Maximum Contact Shear Stress Formula

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Contact shear stress is the shear stress at the contact point between wheel and rail. Check FAQs
Fs=4.13(FaRw)12
Fs - Contact Shear Stress?Fa - Static Load?Rw - Radius of Wheel?

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9.1216Edit=4.13(200Edit41Edit)12
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Maximum Contact Shear Stress Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Maximum Contact Shear Stress?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Fs=4.13(FaRw)12
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Fs=4.13(200tf41mm)12
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Fs=4.13(20041)12
Next Step Evaluate
Fs=89452770.6600181Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Fs=9.12164405378232kgf/mm²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Fs=9.1216kgf/mm²

Maximum Contact Shear Stress Formula Elements

Variables
Contact Shear Stress
Contact shear stress is the shear stress at the contact point between wheel and rail.
Symbol: Fs
Measurement: PressureUnit: kgf/mm²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Static Load
Static Load is defined as the stationary load used for easy calculation of stress and moments.
Symbol: Fa
Measurement: ForceUnit: tf
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Radius of Wheel
Radius of Wheel here specifies the radius of fully worn-out wheel.
Symbol: Rw
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Lateral Forces category

​Go Static Wheel Load given Shear Stress
Fa=(Fs4.13)2Rw
​Go Radius of Wheel given Shear Stress
Rw=(4.13Fs)2Fa
​Go Maximum Load on Rail Seat
Lmax=WLSzI
​Go Wheel Load given Seat Load
WL=zILmaxS

How to Evaluate Maximum Contact Shear Stress?

Maximum Contact Shear Stress evaluator uses Contact Shear Stress = 4.13*(Static Load/Radius of Wheel)^(1/2) to evaluate the Contact Shear Stress, The Maximum Contact Shear Stress is defined as the shear stress on the point of contact between the wheel and rail. The equation above is an empirical formula and the static load is in unit kg+1000kg for on-loading on curves. Contact Shear Stress is denoted by Fs symbol.

How to evaluate Maximum Contact Shear Stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Maximum Contact Shear Stress, enter Static Load (Fa) & Radius of Wheel (Rw) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Maximum Contact Shear Stress

What is the formula to find Maximum Contact Shear Stress?
The formula of Maximum Contact Shear Stress is expressed as Contact Shear Stress = 4.13*(Static Load/Radius of Wheel)^(1/2). Here is an example- 9.3E-7 = 4.13*(1961329.99999986/0.041)^(1/2).
How to calculate Maximum Contact Shear Stress?
With Static Load (Fa) & Radius of Wheel (Rw) we can find Maximum Contact Shear Stress using the formula - Contact Shear Stress = 4.13*(Static Load/Radius of Wheel)^(1/2).
Can the Maximum Contact Shear Stress be negative?
Yes, the Maximum Contact Shear Stress, measured in Pressure can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Maximum Contact Shear Stress?
Maximum Contact Shear Stress is usually measured using the Kilogram-Force per Square Millimeter[kgf/mm²] for Pressure. Pascal[kgf/mm²], Kilopascal[kgf/mm²], Bar[kgf/mm²] are the few other units in which Maximum Contact Shear Stress can be measured.
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