Maximum Shear Stress of Triangular Section Formula

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Maximum Shear Stress is the greatest extent a shear force can be concentrated in a small area. Check FAQs
τmax=3Vbtrihtri
τmax - Maximum Shear Stress?V - Shear Force?btri - Base of Triangular Section?htri - Height of Triangular Section?

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Maximum Shear Stress of Triangular Section Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
τmax=3Vbtrihtri
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
τmax=324.8kN32mm56mm
Next Step Convert Units
τmax=324800N0.032m0.056m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
τmax=3248000.0320.056
Next Step Evaluate
τmax=41517857.1428571Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
τmax=41.5178571428571MPa
LAST Step Rounding Answer
τmax=41.5179MPa

Maximum Shear Stress of Triangular Section Formula Elements

Variables
Maximum Shear Stress
Maximum Shear Stress is the greatest extent a shear force can be concentrated in a small area.
Symbol: τmax
Measurement: StressUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Shear Force
Shear Force is the force which causes shear deformation to occur in the shear plane.
Symbol: V
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Base of Triangular Section
The Base of Triangular Section is the side that is perpendicular to the height of a triangle.
Symbol: btri
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Height of Triangular Section
The Height of Triangular Section is the perpendicular drawn from the vertex of the triangle to the opposite side.
Symbol: htri
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Maximum Shear Stress of Triangular Section?

Maximum Shear Stress of Triangular Section evaluator uses Maximum Shear Stress = (3*Shear Force)/(Base of Triangular Section*Height of Triangular Section) to evaluate the Maximum Shear Stress, The Maximum Shear Stress of Triangular Section formula is defined as force per unit area experienced by neutral axis. Maximum Shear Stress is denoted by τmax symbol.

How to evaluate Maximum Shear Stress of Triangular Section using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Maximum Shear Stress of Triangular Section, enter Shear Force (V), Base of Triangular Section (btri) & Height of Triangular Section (htri) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Maximum Shear Stress of Triangular Section

What is the formula to find Maximum Shear Stress of Triangular Section?
The formula of Maximum Shear Stress of Triangular Section is expressed as Maximum Shear Stress = (3*Shear Force)/(Base of Triangular Section*Height of Triangular Section). Here is an example- 4.2E-5 = (3*24800)/(0.032*0.056).
How to calculate Maximum Shear Stress of Triangular Section?
With Shear Force (V), Base of Triangular Section (btri) & Height of Triangular Section (htri) we can find Maximum Shear Stress of Triangular Section using the formula - Maximum Shear Stress = (3*Shear Force)/(Base of Triangular Section*Height of Triangular Section).
Can the Maximum Shear Stress of Triangular Section be negative?
No, the Maximum Shear Stress of Triangular Section, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Maximum Shear Stress of Triangular Section?
Maximum Shear Stress of Triangular Section 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 of Triangular Section can be measured.
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