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Shear Stress is force tending to cause deformation of a material by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress. Check FAQs
𝜏=μdv
𝜏 - Shear Stress?μ - Viscosity?dv - Change in Velocity?

Shear Stress due to Viscosity Example

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Shear Stress due to Viscosity Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Shear Stress due to Viscosity?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
𝜏=μdv
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
𝜏=22P20m/s
Next Step Convert Units
𝜏=2.2Pa*s20m/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
𝜏=2.220
LAST Step Evaluate
𝜏=44Pa

Shear Stress due to Viscosity Formula Elements

Variables
Shear Stress
Shear Stress is force tending to cause deformation of a material by slippage along a plane or planes parallel to the imposed stress.
Symbol: 𝜏
Measurement: StressUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Viscosity
Viscosity is a physical property of fluids that describes their resistance to flow or internal friction.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: P
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Change in Velocity
Change in Velocity is the difference between the velocities of the adjacent fluid layers.
Symbol: dv
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Shear Stress

​Go Shear Stress Developed for Turbulent Flow in Pipes
𝜏=ρfV'2
​Go Shear Stress in Turbulent Flow
𝜏=ρffv22

Other formulas in Turbulent Flow category

​Go Shear Velocity for Turbulent Flow in Pipes
V'=𝜏ρf
​Go Roughness Reynold Number for Turbulent Flow in Pipes
Re=kV'v'
​Go Average Height of Irregularities for Turbulent Flow in Pipes
k=v'ReV'
​Go Power Required to Maintain Turbulent Flow
P=ρf[g]Qhf

How to Evaluate Shear Stress due to Viscosity?

Shear Stress due to Viscosity evaluator uses Shear Stress = Viscosity*Change in Velocity to evaluate the Shear Stress, Shear Stress due to Viscosity, also known as viscous shear stress, is the force per unit area that is exerted by a fluid due to its viscosity when it is subjected to a shearing or flow motion. Shear Stress is denoted by 𝜏 symbol.

How to evaluate Shear Stress due to Viscosity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Shear Stress due to Viscosity, enter Viscosity (μ) & Change in Velocity (dv) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Shear Stress due to Viscosity

What is the formula to find Shear Stress due to Viscosity?
The formula of Shear Stress due to Viscosity is expressed as Shear Stress = Viscosity*Change in Velocity. Here is an example- 93 = 2.2*20.
How to calculate Shear Stress due to Viscosity?
With Viscosity (μ) & Change in Velocity (dv) we can find Shear Stress due to Viscosity using the formula - Shear Stress = Viscosity*Change in Velocity.
What are the other ways to Calculate Shear Stress?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Shear Stress-
  • Shear Stress=Density of Fluid*Shear Velocity^2OpenImg
  • Shear Stress=(Density of Fluid*Friction Factor*Velocity^2)/2OpenImg
Can the Shear Stress due to Viscosity be negative?
No, the Shear Stress due to Viscosity, measured in Stress cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Shear Stress due to Viscosity?
Shear Stress due to Viscosity is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Stress. Newton per Square Meter[Pa], Newton per Square Millimeter[Pa], Kilonewton per Square Meter[Pa] are the few other units in which Shear Stress due to Viscosity can be measured.
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