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Radius of Neutral Layer is the location within a material under bending where the stress is zero. The neutral layer lies between the compressive and tensile regions of the material. Check FAQs
R=Ednlσ
R - Radius of Neutral Layer?E - Young's Modulus of Beam?dnl - Distance from Neutral Layer?σ - Stress in Layer?

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Radius of Neutral Layer Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Radius of Neutral Layer?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
R=Ednlσ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
R=14MPa12mm18MPa
Next Step Convert Units
R=1.4E+7Pa0.012m1.8E+7Pa
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
R=1.4E+70.0121.8E+7
Next Step Evaluate
R=0.00933333333333333m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
R=9.33333333333333mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
R=9.3333mm

Radius of Neutral Layer Formula Elements

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Radius of Neutral Layer
Radius of Neutral Layer is the location within a material under bending where the stress is zero. The neutral layer lies between the compressive and tensile regions of the material.
Symbol: R
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Young's Modulus of Beam
Young's Modulus of Beam is a measure of the ability of a material to withstand changes in length when under lengthwise tension or compression.
Symbol: E
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Distance from Neutral Layer
Distance from Neutral Layer is the perpendicular distance from a given point in a beam or structural member to the neutral axis when the member is subjected to bending.
Symbol: dnl
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Stress in Layer
Stress in Layer is the internal resistance offered by a material to deformation when subjected to external forces.
Symbol: σ
Measurement: PressureUnit: MPa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Radius of Neutral Layer

​Go Radius of Neutral Axis using Moment of Resistance
R=EIcircularMresistance
​Go Radius of Neutral Layer given Force on Considered Layer
R=EdnldAF

Other formulas in Stress Variation category

​Go Moment of Resistance using Stress in Layer of Beam
Mresistance=σIcirculardnl
​Go Stress in Layer of Beam given Moment of Resistance
σ=MresistancednlIcircular
​Go Distance between Neutral and Considered Layer using Moment of Resistance
dnl=σIcircularMresistance
​Go Moment of Inertia of Area of Section of Beam given Stress in Layer
Icircular=Mresistancednlσ

How to Evaluate Radius of Neutral Layer?

Radius of Neutral Layer evaluator uses Radius of Neutral Layer = (Young's Modulus of Beam*Distance from Neutral Layer)/Stress in Layer to evaluate the Radius of Neutral Layer, The Radius of Neutral Layer formula is defined as a measure of the distance from the neutral axis of a beam to the point where the stress in the beam changes from compressive to tensile, playing a crucial role in determining the bending stress in a beam. Radius of Neutral Layer is denoted by R symbol.

How to evaluate Radius of Neutral Layer using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Radius of Neutral Layer, enter Young's Modulus of Beam (E), Distance from Neutral Layer (dnl) & Stress in Layer (σ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Radius of Neutral Layer

What is the formula to find Radius of Neutral Layer?
The formula of Radius of Neutral Layer is expressed as Radius of Neutral Layer = (Young's Modulus of Beam*Distance from Neutral Layer)/Stress in Layer. Here is an example- 9333.333 = (14000000*0.012)/18000000.
How to calculate Radius of Neutral Layer?
With Young's Modulus of Beam (E), Distance from Neutral Layer (dnl) & Stress in Layer (σ) we can find Radius of Neutral Layer using the formula - Radius of Neutral Layer = (Young's Modulus of Beam*Distance from Neutral Layer)/Stress in Layer.
What are the other ways to Calculate Radius of Neutral Layer?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Radius of Neutral Layer-
  • Radius of Neutral Layer=(Young's Modulus of Beam*MOI of Area of Circular Section)/Moment of ResistanceOpenImg
  • Radius of Neutral Layer=(Young's Modulus of Beam*Distance from Neutral Layer*Area of Layer)/Force on LayerOpenImg
Can the Radius of Neutral Layer be negative?
No, the Radius of Neutral Layer, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Radius of Neutral Layer?
Radius of Neutral Layer is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Radius of Neutral Layer can be measured.
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