Maximum Shear Stress in Principal Stress Formulas

Maximum Shear Stress is the greatest extent a shear force can be concentrated in a small area. And is denoted by τ_max. Maximum Shear Stress is usually measured using the Megapascal for Stress. Note that the value of Maximum Shear Stress is always positive.

Formulas to find Maximum Shear Stress in Principal Stress

fxMaximum Shear Stress when Member is Subjected to like Principal StressesGo

fxMaximum Shear Stress due to Equivalent TorqueGo

Principal Stress formulas that make use of Maximum Shear Stress

fxStress along Y-Axis when Member is Subjected to like Principal Stresses and Max Shear StressGo

fxStress along X-Axis when Member is Subjected to like Principal Stresses and Max Shear StressGo

fxDiameter of Circular Shaft for Equivalent Torque and Maximum Shear StressGo

fxEquivalent Torque given Maximum Shear StressGo

List of variables in Principal Stress formulas

fx Stress along y Direction Go

fx Stress along x Direction Go

fx Equivalent Torque Go

fx Diameter of Circular Shaft Go

FAQ

What is the Maximum Shear Stress?

Maximum Shear Stress is the greatest extent a shear force can be concentrated in a small area. Maximum Shear Stress is usually measured using the Megapascal for Stress. Note that the value of Maximum Shear Stress is always positive.

Can the Maximum Shear Stress be negative?

No, the Maximum Shear Stress, measured in Stress cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Maximum Shear Stress?

Maximum Shear Stress is usually measured using the Megapascal[MPa] for Stress. Pascal[MPa], Newton per Square Meter[MPa], Newton per Square Millimeter[MPa] are the few other units in which Maximum Shear Stress can be measured.

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