Maximum Principal Stress Formula

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Maximum principal stress is the maximum stress acting on principal plane due to applied normal load. Check FAQs
σmax=σx+σy2+(σx-σy2)2+ζxy2
σmax - Maximum Principal Stress?σx - Normal Stress along x Direction?σy - Normal Stress along y Direction?ζxy - Shear Stress acting in xy Plane?

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9.6E+7Edit=80Edit+40Edit2+(80Edit-40Edit2)2+30Edit2
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Maximum Principal Stress Solution

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

FIRST Step Consider the formula
σmax=σx+σy2+(σx-σy2)2+ζxy2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
σmax=80MPa+40MPa2+(80MPa-40MPa2)2+30MPa2
Next Step Convert Units
σmax=8E+7Pa+4E+7Pa2+(8E+7Pa-4E+7Pa2)2+3E+7Pa2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
σmax=8E+7+4E+72+(8E+7-4E+72)2+3E+72
Next Step Evaluate
σmax=96055512.7546399Pa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
σmax=9.6E+7Pa

Maximum Principal Stress Formula Elements

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Maximum Principal Stress
Maximum principal stress is the maximum stress acting on principal plane due to applied normal load.
Symbol: σmax
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Normal Stress along x Direction
Normal stress along x direction is the internal resistive force acting longitudinally.
Symbol: σx
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Normal Stress along y Direction
Normal stress along y direction is the internal resistive force per unit area acting along y direction.
Symbol: σy
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Shear Stress acting in xy Plane
Shear stress acting in xy plane is the shear stress on xy plane.
Symbol: ζxy
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

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How to Evaluate Maximum Principal Stress?

Maximum Principal Stress evaluator uses Maximum Principal Stress = (Normal Stress along x Direction+Normal Stress along y Direction)/2+sqrt(((Normal Stress along x Direction-Normal Stress along y Direction)/2)^2+Shear Stress acting in xy Plane^2) to evaluate the Maximum Principal Stress, The Maximum principal stress formula is defined as the measure of the component's ability to sustain the maximum amount of force. Maximum Principal Stress is denoted by σmax symbol.

How to evaluate Maximum Principal Stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Maximum Principal Stress, enter Normal Stress along x Direction x), Normal Stress along y Direction y) & Shear Stress acting in xy Plane xy) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Maximum Principal Stress

What is the formula to find Maximum Principal Stress?
The formula of Maximum Principal Stress is expressed as Maximum Principal Stress = (Normal Stress along x Direction+Normal Stress along y Direction)/2+sqrt(((Normal Stress along x Direction-Normal Stress along y Direction)/2)^2+Shear Stress acting in xy Plane^2). Here is an example- 9.6E-5 = (80000000+40000000)/2+sqrt(((80000000-40000000)/2)^2+30000000^2).
How to calculate Maximum Principal Stress?
With Normal Stress along x Direction x), Normal Stress along y Direction y) & Shear Stress acting in xy Plane xy) we can find Maximum Principal Stress using the formula - Maximum Principal Stress = (Normal Stress along x Direction+Normal Stress along y Direction)/2+sqrt(((Normal Stress along x Direction-Normal Stress along y Direction)/2)^2+Shear Stress acting in xy Plane^2). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
Can the Maximum Principal Stress be negative?
Yes, the Maximum Principal Stress, measured in Pressure can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Maximum Principal Stress?
Maximum Principal 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 Maximum Principal Stress can be measured.
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